The Contracts Specialist will lead and/or provide support to procurement Category Managers and stakeholders to draft, evaluate, revise, negotiate and execute a wide variety of contracts covering purchase of goods and services consistent with the Global Procurement and Global contract review policies. 

The Contracts Specialist will collaborate very closely with Category Managers and stakeholders in the management of supplier contracts through the contract lifecycle. The Contracts Specialist will maintain records of established contracts and those in progress in Biogen contract repository.

The role reports to Contracts Manager in GBS Global Procurement organization.

What you will do

• Support stakeholders to process contracts for execution
• Revise contracts for products and services
• Support and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure contracts adhere to our contract management policies and procedures
• Identify key contract terms and conditions. Work with other departments including Legal on matters requiring business input or escalation with a focus on a quick turn-around;
• Perform a contract review (including terms and conditions) independently and in accordance with the rules of engagement and where appropriate including other key stakeholders and propose appropriate contractual set-up and counter-terms utilizing existing learnings
• Perform a contract handover to the stakeholder team, ensuring their understanding of key contractual aspects
• Participate in contract execution process
• Draft contractual correspondence as required
• Deploy corporate tools, templates, processes, systems, and guidelines in collaboration with Contract Administration Team
• Proofread, edit, and fact-check contract documents for completion, consistency, and accuracy
• Create, run, and distribute contract information reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly)

Who you are

• a holder of Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Law or qualifications as a paralegal
• 2 years of contracting experience in a company or a law firm (multinational organization nice to have)
• experienced in drafting contracts, managing contract reviews and negotiating contract terms and conditions under limited supervision
• experienced with Contract Management workflow and systems
• experience in procurement function nice to have
• experience with Biotech or related industry nice to have
• possess excellent written comprehension and verbal communication skills. You are able to present information in a clear and concise manner
• strong in collaboration skills with ability to build effective relationships and influence internal and external stakeholder groups of varying levels of seniority
• strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize, organize and multitask in an agile and fast paced environment
• have a strong attention to detail
• demonstrate good business judgement
• well versed with MS Office Suite
• proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Join our Global Business Services Center in Poland!

The vision of GBS at Biogen is to be recognized as a world-class Global Business Services organization driven by the desire for excellence in its people, business solutions, execution and partnerships with internal and external customers.

We offer:

• Role in a dynamic and one of the oldest biotechnology company in the world 
• Company mission you can be really proud of
• Work with diverse and knowledgeable multinational teams
• Opportunities to learn and grow with GBS site in Poland
• Structured onboarding program
• Customized benefit package, e.g. MyBenefits cafeteria, annual bonus eligibility, medical care, hybrid work

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts