Contract Enablement Analyst

📌Positions are open to Mexican Citizens and official residents of Mexico.
 📍Location: Guadalajara (hybrid)
 📌Strong English communication skills required.

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life-changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We are inspired by things that seem impossible. Here, we see the impact of our collective ideas and expertise, and the power of science to deliver them.

The Contract Enablement Analyst, is a member of the Contract Guidance & Enablement team within the GBS (Global Business Services) – Compliance, Legal and Contracting Operations (CLCO) group and is responsible for driving AstraZeneca’s portfolio of drug products by providing business support for external services and collaborations. This role is required to ensure prompt completion of contracts and timely payment of vendors and partners.

A successful candidate will have a project management attitude with a focus on responsiveness, partnering to conduct operational tasks to ensure accuracy and completeness of requirements and will provide guidance to partners (customers), management and peers.

Major Responsibilities:

• Creates Purchase Orders (PO) and PO change requests for the Global Medical Affairs team members for executed procurement agreements and HCP (Health Care Provider) payments and serves as the point of contact with vendors for PO questions.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities in a timely manner to meet the internal and external customers' needs and proactively provides status updates on activities.
• Confirms completion of goods/services as expected and invoiced. Ensures payment is processed to terms. Works with vendors and accounts payable to resolve payment issues.
• Maintains regular meetings with the relevant collaborators to focus on PO/Invoicing and any other queries/landmarks and budget updates.
• Provides support for GMA systems (acting as point of contact for systems updates/issues/ queries/standard trainings) within the area of responsibility and assists with systems’ new versions roll-out as applicable.
• Updates and processes requests in business spend management platforms daily and updates all other relevant master templates and files as applicable (budget, phasing and achievements, and other updates/accruals/checks) daily/weekly (as applicable) within the area of responsibility.
• Supports the relevant partners with any financial queries, E-payments, user access, other types of troubleshooting, SOWs (statements of work), and study document management.
• Manages client and third-party expectations and delivers results within established timelines.
• Maintains processes, promotes standard methodologies, and shares expertise in key systems.
• Proactively makes and implements recommendations to streamline end to end process to improve turnaround times and accuracy of data without compromising quality.
• Ensures adherence to operational and compliance processes.
• Under guidance, provides systems/process training sessions for tools and technology platforms.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (general business, managed health care, legal or finance fields are preferred) or equivalent experience
• 3 or more years of contract experience
• Must be a self-starter and committed
• Demonstrated knowledge of procure to pay process and experience with multiple procurement and contract management systems is required
• Demonstrable knowledge of, or ability to learn, current policies and guidelines that affect contracts, compliance etc. in a highly regulated environment
• Proven record of accomplishment of meeting or exceeding objectives & goals
• Strong attention to detail, written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external collaborators in Sourcing and Procurement, Accounts Payable, Legal Affairs, Compliance

Preferred Background

• Oncology experience and an understanding of the bio-pharmaceutical market
• Strong Project Management/Organization Skills
• Previous contract development or related experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech or related industry is preferred

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?
AstraZeneca is more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. We are a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Here, you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. You will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. We are a hard-working team, united and motivated by our shared purpose – to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. We are entrepreneurs and innovators who speak up and break new ground. Our bold spirit drives us to spot opportunities, make important decisions and take thoughtful risks. 

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join our fast-growing multinational. With our ground-breaking pipeline comes a bright future – exciting opportunities and varied work. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare and reach more patients worldwide.