Sr. Contract Administrator
Job title: Sr. Contract Administrator in USA at Cardinal Health
Company: Cardinal Health
Job description: Cardinal Health Sonexus™ Access and Patient Support helps specialty pharmaceutical manufacturers remove barriers to care so that patients can access, afford and remain on the therapy they need for a better quality of life. Our diverse expertise in pharma, payer and hub services allows us to deliver best-in-class solutions—driving brand and patient markers of success. We’re continuously integrating advanced and emerging technologies to streamline patient onboarding, qualification and adherence. Our non-commercial specialty pharmacy is centralized at our custom-designed facility outside of Dallas, Texas, empowering manufacturers to rethink the reach and impact of their products.Together, we can get life-changing therapies to patients who need them—faster.Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end contracting process, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, finalizing NDAs, SOWs, and MSAs.
Facilitate feedback from internal subject matter experts (Operations, IT, Business Development, Privacy, and Finance) to ensure contracts align with business needs and compliance standards.
Effectively communicate with clients and vendors to facilitate smooth contract negotiations and approvals.
Establish and maintain a contract lifecycle management platform for the purposes of standardizing contracting policies, workflows, and additional tracking requirements to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
Work closely with Legal and Privacy to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements throughout the contracting lifecycle.
Partner with Legal to help identify and mitigate contractual risks while supporting business objectives.
Drive accountability and ensure all stakeholders meet deadlines and deliverables within the contracting process.
Document best practices in collaboration with cross functional stakeholders to establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Monitoring contract and SOW performance through implementation, identifying opportunities for improvement, and providing reports and analyses to stakeholders.
Collaborate with Legal to update and create template(s) that leverage best practices and include of our standard product/program offerings
Serve as a resource to provide research to support contract audits – including reporting for internal management review for scope, issues, discrepancies, and recommendations for improvement
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent experience preferred
8+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, procurement, or a related field.
Experience in pharma services or patient support, preferred
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
Ability to drive processes forward and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Experience in healthcare, pharma, or specialty services is a plus but not required.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in contract management software, document tracking tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience sourcing, launching, and operationalizing a contract lifecycle management platform
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Works on complex projects of large scope
Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
*Strong preference for applicants local to the Dallas/Fort Worth area.TRAINING AND WORK SCHEDULES: Your new hire training will take place 8:00am-5:00pm CST, mandatory attendance is required. This position is full-time (40 hours/week).Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of Monday-Friday, 7:00am- 7:00pm CST.REMOTE DETAILS: You will work remotely, full-time. It will require a dedicated, quiet, private, distraction free environment with access to high-speed internet. We will provide you with the computer, technology and equipment needed to successfully perform your job. You will be responsible for providing high-speed internet. Internet requirements include the following:Maintain a secure, high-speed, broadband internet connection (DSL, Cable, or Fiber) at the remote location. Dial-up, satellite, WIFI, Cellular connections are NOT acceptable. Download speed of 15Mbps (megabyte per second)
Upload speed of 5Mbps (megabyte per second)
Ping Rate Maximum of 30ms (milliseconds)
Hardwired to the router
Surge protector with Network Line Protection for CAH issued equipment
Anticipated salary range: $103,500 - $147,900Bonus eligible: YesBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 07/22/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.To read and review this privacy notice click
Expected salary: $103500 - 147900 per year
Location: USA
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Company: Cardinal Health
Job description: Cardinal Health Sonexus™ Access and Patient Support helps specialty pharmaceutical manufacturers remove barriers to care so that patients can access, afford and remain on the therapy they need for a better quality of life. Our diverse expertise in pharma, payer and hub services allows us to deliver best-in-class solutions—driving brand and patient markers of success. We’re continuously integrating advanced and emerging technologies to streamline patient onboarding, qualification and adherence. Our non-commercial specialty pharmacy is centralized at our custom-designed facility outside of Dallas, Texas, empowering manufacturers to rethink the reach and impact of their products.Together, we can get life-changing therapies to patients who need them—faster.Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end contracting process, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, finalizing NDAs, SOWs, and MSAs.
Facilitate feedback from internal subject matter experts (Operations, IT, Business Development, Privacy, and Finance) to ensure contracts align with business needs and compliance standards.
Effectively communicate with clients and vendors to facilitate smooth contract negotiations and approvals.
Establish and maintain a contract lifecycle management platform for the purposes of standardizing contracting policies, workflows, and additional tracking requirements to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
Work closely with Legal and Privacy to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements throughout the contracting lifecycle.
Partner with Legal to help identify and mitigate contractual risks while supporting business objectives.
Drive accountability and ensure all stakeholders meet deadlines and deliverables within the contracting process.
Document best practices in collaboration with cross functional stakeholders to establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Monitoring contract and SOW performance through implementation, identifying opportunities for improvement, and providing reports and analyses to stakeholders.
Collaborate with Legal to update and create template(s) that leverage best practices and include of our standard product/program offerings
Serve as a resource to provide research to support contract audits – including reporting for internal management review for scope, issues, discrepancies, and recommendations for improvement
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent experience preferred
8+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, procurement, or a related field.
Experience in pharma services or patient support, preferred
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
Ability to drive processes forward and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Experience in healthcare, pharma, or specialty services is a plus but not required.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in contract management software, document tracking tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience sourcing, launching, and operationalizing a contract lifecycle management platform
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Works on complex projects of large scope
Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
*Strong preference for applicants local to the Dallas/Fort Worth area.TRAINING AND WORK SCHEDULES: Your new hire training will take place 8:00am-5:00pm CST, mandatory attendance is required. This position is full-time (40 hours/week).Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our shift schedules during our normal business hours of Monday-Friday, 7:00am- 7:00pm CST.REMOTE DETAILS: You will work remotely, full-time. It will require a dedicated, quiet, private, distraction free environment with access to high-speed internet. We will provide you with the computer, technology and equipment needed to successfully perform your job. You will be responsible for providing high-speed internet. Internet requirements include the following:Maintain a secure, high-speed, broadband internet connection (DSL, Cable, or Fiber) at the remote location. Dial-up, satellite, WIFI, Cellular connections are NOT acceptable. Download speed of 15Mbps (megabyte per second)
Upload speed of 5Mbps (megabyte per second)
Ping Rate Maximum of 30ms (milliseconds)
Hardwired to the router
Surge protector with Network Line Protection for CAH issued equipment
Anticipated salary range: $103,500 - $147,900Bonus eligible: YesBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 07/22/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.To read and review this privacy notice click
Expected salary: $103500 - 147900 per year
Location: USA
Apply for the job now!
Apply Now