Contracting Center of Excellence Specialist Coordinator

Overview

Contracting Center of Excellence Specialist Coordinator at Ipsen Pharma (SAS). Global role within the Global Medical Communications, Capabilities and Education team. Responsible for end-to-end management of contracts with external stakeholders (Health Care Professionals, Health Care Organizations, Patients and Patient Organizations) supporting Global Medical Affairs, Global Product & Portfolio Strategy, Corporate Affairs, Neurotoxins and Global Research & Development. Apply defined processes for each contract category and follow escalation procedures where required. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the contracting process effectively and professionally.

Ipsen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely contracting with HCPs, HCOs, Patients and POs in accordance with Ipsen processes for engagement and contracting.
• Work closely with Ipsen business teams to understand the scope and details of the required engagement.
• Follow the Ipsen process for engagement with HCPs, HCOs, Patients and POs including reviewing country profiles and coordinating with local medical affairs teams.
• Draft, review, negotiate and execute contracts (based on Ipsen processes and templates) for such engagements.
• Support French contracting activities and act as a key point of contact for French stakeholders.
• Escalate any contracting and/or compliance issues to the Specialist Legal Coordinator.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethical and compliant behavior in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure Ipsen’s contractual relationships and activities comply with laws, regulations, industry standards, and applicable corporate codes and policies.
• Manage all communications with HCPs, HCOs, Patients and POs in the contracting process in a professional manner to uphold and enhance Ipsen’s reputation as a partner of choice.
• Ensure timely payment and reconciliation of expenses and honoraria payments to HCPs, HCOs, Patients and POs according to Ipsen policies; ensure declarations of payments are reported through the appropriate systems.
• Prepare regular reports for the Contracting Center of Excellence Team Leader and wider stakeholder groups; develop insights to support future planning and resource management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other relevant functions in the Global Legal team; identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities and best practices.
• Be an active contributor to the Center of Excellence and drive best practice across Ipsen business teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in contracting, operations, procurement, finance or related roles within life sciences.
• Project management experience and experience working with HCPs, HCOs, Patients and POs.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and develop good working relationships; organized and adaptable.
• Ability to work within short timeframes, manage a high volume of complex projects simultaneously, and prioritize accordingly.
• Highly motivated with strong work ethic, communication and organizational skills.
• Conduct in accordance with the highest levels of integrity and cultural awareness; able to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to advise, negotiate, recommend, and influence across all business levels; assertive and able to represent Ipsen in internal and external meetings.
• Fluency in English.