(CW) Contracts Associate /Document control Management (Temporary / Contract)

Description

Who We Are BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options. About Corporate Groups It takes a village, and at BioMarin, our general and admin teams are the village behind our success. From the IT experts who manage our technology to the human resources professionals who hire the people who make it all possible, these teams support our organization and span all areas of operations.CONTRACT* Hybrid position in San Rafael (Tue. & Thurs. in office) Duties• End-to-end contract management, including receiving and submitting, monitoring and tracking a large volume of contracts from draft through final signatures• Monitoring and tracking a large volume of requisition requests from submission to financial approval and PO creation• Creating and submitting contract and financial requisition requests using SAP/Ariba (contracting & procurement platform)• Researching vendors in systems to determine if vendors are active, prior to contracting new relationships; handle new supplier submissions or updating existing suppliers as necessary• Drafting and routing multiple contract types for review/negotiation: Non-Disclosure Agreements, Scopes of Work, and Change Orders• Acting as a liaison between BioMarin, internal business partners, and outside vendors to facilitate contract execution• Building and maintaining relationships with internal business partners• Engaging with other functional areas within BioMarin to assess and respond to contracting and requisition needs, obligations, and revisions• Monitoring and coordinating complex workflows between the business, Procurement, Finance and Legal Departments to ensure tasks move forward in a timely mannerSkills• Prior experience in contract management required• Strong acumen for SAP/Ariba• Comfortability with ambiguity and navigating complex processes and systems• Ability to work autonomously and proactively, capable of troubleshooting and figuring things out• Detail-oriented: strong proofreading and editing skills• Strong computer skills in database management and document preparation (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)• Ability to manage heavy workload and aggressive timelines in a timely manner, prioritize, and work under pressure• Strong written and verbal communication skills• Customer service oriented: must be able to communicate effectively with internal business partners as well as external vendors/suppliersPreferred:• Experience in contracts administration or other relevant experience is strongly preferred.• Experience at a large law firm or within an in-house legal department of a public company a plus.• Experience within biotech/pharma/medical device industry or other contract-intensive fields a plus.• Familiarity with SpringCM is a plus.• Science background is a plusEducation• Prior experienceNote: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.