Senior Contract Administrator

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.       

About the role:

Boston Scientific is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating vendor purchase agreements for the procurement of manufacturing materials and services and Boston Scientific quality system agreements; partnering with internal and external customers to ensure contract documents are in compliance with and adhere to Boston Scientific legal terms, conditions and policies.  The ideal candidate is highly motivated with strong legal and leadership competencies, attention to detail, is a problem solver and solution oriented, and is able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast paced and time sensitive environment.

Your responsibilities include:

• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial documents including master service agreements and statements of work, supply agreements and quality agreements
• Representing and supporting internal clients in contract negotiations with external parties
• Partnering with internal business clients to ensure agreements are consistent with corporate policies and processes, as well as the desired business arrangement
• Advising on potential obligations regarding privacy (i.e. HIPAA/HITECH)
• Advising procurement/sourcing partners on various contractual provisions within a wide assortment of commercial purchase contracts and other contractual customer arrangements (e.g. confidentiality, indemnification, limitation of liability, warranty, recall, etc.)
• Keeping current on relevant legislative issues, statutes, decisions, and regulations
• Establishing and supporting a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC's Quality Policy

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years combined experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, with significant experience structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Experience with master services agreements and statements of work
• Understanding of contract law and legal concepts, including their practical application in a business environment
• Ability to summarize and communicate legal concepts in a clear and concise manner at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage and prioritize a high-volume workload in a fast-paced working environment
• Detail-oriented and able to independently meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house legal experience supporting a broad-based contracting group; preferably in life sciences
• Experience working in a cross-functional and collaborative business environment
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical or medical device quality systems

Requisition ID: 598995

Minimum Salary: $72800 

Maximum Salary: $138300 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.