Healthcare Community Contracting Sr Associate at Amgen in Hyderabad

Job description

Career Category Operations Job Description Amgen’s Research and Development (R&D) Business Operations organization addresses complex business challenges with outstanding people, tools, and processes. The team delivers on key initiatives and capabilities to support R&D. This position is primarily responsible for overseeing and processing healthcare compliance related contracting and payments of proposed arrangements by Amgen staff with Members of the U.S. and global Healthcare Community (i.e. Fee for Service, Scientific Exchange, Consulting, Sponsorship, Donation, Exhibits, Advisory Boards or other similar engagements). We are looking for talent who have play a key role in supporting the healthcare contracting process and ensuring accurate and timely payments to members of the health care community. The senior associate requires a solid understanding of contracting as well as SAP software and its functionalities. The senior associate will collaborate with global, cross-functional teams, including legal, sourcing, accounts payable, and finance, to ensure smooth and seamless contract management and payment operations. We are a team that delivers for our partners! Required Competencies and Skills: Key Responsibilities: Prepare, process and coordinate standard agreements and amendments using approved templates and established contracting procedures; identify and escalate non-standard terms, exceptions and complex matters for members of the healthcare community (Fee for Service, Consulting, Sponsorship, Membership, Donation, Exhibits or other similar engagements). Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Coordinate end-to-end contract execution, including onboarding, maintenance actions, and distribution. Maintain trackers, status fields, agreements, invoices, forms, expense documentation and supporting materials in the approved system of record. Triage intake from Amgen R&D or other supported functions to appropriate contract managers, as needed. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with sourcing, accounts payable, and other relevant teams to streamline financial processes and resolve any issues or discrepancies. Produce routine reports and data pulls on FFS hours, contract status, aging, payment status, engagement history and documentation completion. Ensure effective communication and foster positive working relationships. Process invoices, reimbursements, and payments related to healthcare contracts. Verify accuracy of invoices and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and providers. Ensure timely payments and adherence to payment terms. Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulations. Develop and enforce policies and procedures related to contracting and payment operations. Demonstrated ability to execute defined processes accurately, maintain documentation quality and meet service-level expectations in a high-volume environment. Participate in audits and assist with compliance-related activities as required. Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to optimize contracting and payment processes. Knowledge: Excellent computer and MS Office skills Excellent writing skills; detail-oriented Communicates effectively within and outside department Familiarity with SAP Working knowledge of standard contracting and payment workflows, supplier onboarding, data-entry standards and applicable enterprise systems. Knowledge of current and legally binding contractual language and terminology. Solid understanding of purchasing and supply chain procedures. Solid understanding of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and healthcare regulations. Solid understanding of standard contracting legal principles. Problem Solving: Ability to process simple transactions from end to end, engaging business partners where appropriate. Identify and escalate business issues needing resolution, as well as identifying potential process improvements and m