Contract Management Associate - Mississauga, Canada - McKesson

McKesson

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Come be part of McKesson!

McKesson is a successful company that is a key player in the healthcare industry. We are dedicated to providing valuable insights, products, and services that enhance the accessibility and affordability of quality care. At McKesson, our primary focus is on the well-being and satisfaction of both our team members and the individuals we serve - because we genuinely care. Your role at McKesson is meaningful. We cultivate an environment where you can develop, make a difference, and feel empowered to introduce innovative concepts. Together, we excel in shaping the future of healthcare for patients, communities, and our workforce. If you are enthusiastic about contributing to the evolving landscape of healthcare, McKesson is the place for you.

McKesson is deeply committed to improving healthcare and plays a significant role in patient care across various healthcare sectors.

At McKesson Canada, we impact the lives of 12 million Canadians daily.

We have a wide range of over 35,000 products in 12 distribution centers and offer distribution services to 6,300 retail pharmacies, 1,350 hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and establishments throughout Canada.

Nevertheless, we extend beyond mere distribution. We have automated 2,500 retail pharmacies and dispense over 100 million doses annually through our automated solutions.

Manufacturers, healthcare providers, and patients rely on us for a comprehensive array of services that enhance the quality and safety of care for everyone.

At McKesson Canada, you will play a significant role in our mission to enhance lives and drive progress in the healthcare sector. Joining us gives you the chance to influence an industry that is crucial to us all.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Contract Process, Coordination, and Lifecycle Management: Take ownership of the contract process in collaboration with Senior Contract Specialist. Manage contract lifecycles, track deliverables, and coordinate with internal departments to ensure necessary actions are completed. Offer guidance to stakeholders on contract milestones such as renewal deadlines. Facilitate communication with external customers/vendors for contract modifications and negotiations.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Collaborate with Legal, Senior Contracts Specialist, and other relevant teams to identify potential contract risks. Develop and implement strategies to effectively mitigate risks.
Performance Metrics and Process Improvements: Design and manage a contract management dashboard to monitor department performance metrics. Address any discrepancies and collaborate with the team to identify and implement process enhancements.

Apttus System Maintenance:
Oversee the maintenance of the Apttus system, ensuring document owners are updated and all contracts and versions are correctly uploaded and archived. Propose and implement system improvements for enhanced data management and reporting capabilities.

Annual Review and SOP Compliance: Lead annual contract reviews following current standard operating procedures (SOP).
Central Intake Application (CIA) System Monitoring: Monitor the CIA system and assign tasks to the McKesson Legal team as needed.
Task Tracking and Follow-up: Monitor all tasks submitted to Legal and ensure timely responses within agreed-upon timelines.

General Responsibilities

Review contracts (MSA/NDA, SOW) to ensure compliance with organizational guidelines.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of contractual guidelines, ensuring clearly defined and documented processes aligned with organizational standards.
Ensure audit readiness for processes within _Biopharma and Provider Solutions_ for both internal and external audits. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish and maintain reliable audit trails.
Act as a Subject Matter Expert in supporting the business with document requirements, DocuSign, and Apttus management.
Create training materials and update SOPs to aid the department and the business.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth process integration, promoting effective communication and understanding among different teams within _Biopharma and Provider Solutions_.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate a variety of activities involving complex issues with tight deadlines and high accuracy requirements.
Keep abreast of industry regulations and compliance standards, ensuring alignment of _Biopharma and Provider Solutions_ processes with regulatory requirements.
Assist the Director Process Excellence and the Senior Contracts Specialist with relevant special projects. Develop project plans and provide progress updates.

Minimum Requirements

At least 3 years of direct experience in contract management, preferably within the Healthcare sector.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience as a Paralegal/Law clerk preferred.