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The Senior Contracts Manager will provide general contracting support to the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery business, with primary focus on the Ethicon advanced visualization, endomechanical and energy businesses, and related services.

This role will be responsible for handling contracts at all stages in their life cycle, including drafting, negotiation, expiration and renewal. The contracts may include, for example, Animal Facility and Research Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Clinical Agreements, R&D Agreements, Consulting Agreements (including health care professional fee-for-service agreements), Supply / Distribution Agreements, Development Agreements, Software Agreements, SAAS Agreements, Services Agreements, and other types of agreements. Responsibilities also include oversight of the contract management system (ICD), as well as conducting training on contract basics and processes, and supporting the Surgery Group Leader on miscellaneous legal matters as appropriate.

The Senior Contracts Manager will partner with business clients, legal colleagues, outside counsel and other functions within the company, as appropriate, to support business opportunities. At the same time, this role will ensure compliance with legislation, industry guidelines and internal policies. Additionally, this position will proactively pursue, assess and, where appropriate, advance a wide range of proposed business initiatives and materials, including in the areas of information technology, connected commerce, software, cloud, data analytics, sales and marketing, regulatory affairs, health care compliance, privacy, cybersecurity, business development, medical device hardware, and clinical trials.

It is expected that the Senior Contracts Manager will have strong verbal, written, negotiation, organization, and interpersonal skills. The Senior Contracts Manager will also have the ability to communicate and collaborate well at all levels of the organization. We are seeking an empathic individual who works well both individually and as part of a team. This individual must also be capable of working effectively and efficiently without close supervision. For this role, it will be important to be able to set and work within appropriate timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.

• An advanced degree (JD, MBA) is desirable.

• A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant professional experience is required.

• At least 7 years of experience in the contract management field relevant to the key responsibilities set forth above (with an emphasis on drafting, reviewing, redlining, revising, and negotiating agreements), and demonstrating the ability to read and interpret legal language, including identifying and mitigating risk/exposure points are required.

• Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and ability to collaborate with and support sophisticated business clients; capable of thinking critically to resolve complicated situations and issues.

• Exhibits integrity and willingness to challenge business partners on issues arising through the contracts process, while also being able to complete matters with minimal supervision or direction using independent analytical judgment.

• Skills and flexibility to work across business functions and teams located in multiple time zones and geographies.

• Proven willingness to listen and learn, and a consistent record of making and respectfully explaining appropriate decisions (even when this leads to tough business discussions).

• Significant experience in the healthcare, technology or other regulated industry is preferred.

• Ability to travel if needed, up to 10%, within the U.S.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $100,000-$172,500. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

o Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year

o Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year

o Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year

o Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

This job posting is anticipated to close on October 17, 2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.