Description

Abiomed is a pioneer and global leader in healthcare technology and innovation, with a mission of  Recovering Hearts & Saving Lives . With corporate headquarters in Danvers, Massachusetts, and offices in Baltimore, MD, Aachen & Berlin, Germany and Tokyo, Japan, Abiomed’s 1,700 employees form one of the fastest growing medical device companies in the world. We attract and retain exceptional talent with our collaborative culture, passion for our work, and a strong commitment to employee professional development.

Patients First | Innovation | Winning Culture | Heart Recovery

The Contracts Specialist is responsible managing the administration and workflow of a high volume of contracts for Abiomed’s operations. This position is based at Abiomed’s headquarters in Danvers, MA, and will report to the Director, Senior Corporate Counsel and will work closely with the Contracts Manager. The ideal candidate has experience in procurement and contracts management. As a valued partner to the business, the Contracts Specialist requires effective communication skills with both internal and external clientele.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Managing the lifecycle workflow of contracts from the intake of procurement request through signatures and repository filing.

·        Fully utilizing Abiomed’s contract lifecycle management, LinkSquares, to perform administrative and clerical functions.

·        Negotiating Non-Disclosure Agreements and Master Service Agreements to support Research and Development.

·        Assess contract redlines to identify issues to elevate for additional or specified input from the Legal Team.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

·        3+ years’ experience in contracts management and/or procurement.

·        Bachelor’s Degree.

·        Strong Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) skills. 

·        Familiarity with a Contract Lifecycle Management system preferred.

·        Strong contract technical skills and attention to detail.

·        Organization and prioritization skills to effectively manage timelines and multiple projects.

·        Ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely electronically and orally.

·        Ability to excel, quickly adapt, and remain positive in a dynamic, multi-function and rapidly changing environment.

At Abiomed we reward results in competitive ways!  This includes a rewarding patient first career, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match. The base salary range for this role is [[salaryMin]] - [[salaryMax]] . This role is also eligible for a competitive bonus that is based off employee’s performance and can be accelerated based off results.

Abiomed is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Abiomed will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, non-job related mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or membership in any other category protected under law. Abiomed maintains a drug-free workplace.