[Hiring] Manager MA Agreements & Compliance COCE @Bayer

Role Description

The primary responsibilities of this role, Manager MA Agreements & Compliance COCE are to:

• Serve as a strategic partner and collaborative leader in the contracting lifecycle.
• Co-own processes, empower cross-functional teams, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Enable compliant, efficient, and innovative contracting solutions that support Medical Affairs initiatives across therapeutic areas.

Contracting Leadership & Execution

• Co-lead the end-to-end contracting process for diverse agreement types, including investigator-initiated studies, health economics research, HCP engagements, and vendor/agency contracts.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate contract submissions, tracking, and completion within Bayer systems.
• Implement Quality Controls for Vendor Oversight Monitoring.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Procurement to ensure contracts meet regulatory and ethical standards.

Shared Problem-Solving & Escalation Management

• Proactively identify and resolve contracting and payment issues through transparent escalation pathways and cross-functional collaboration.
• Facilitate team-led conflict resolution and adaptive decision-making under time-sensitive conditions.
• Monitor resolution trends and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.

Innovation & Continuous Learning

• Champion a culture of experimentation and learning by exploring new tools, technologies, and approaches to streamline contracting operations.
• Share insights and lessons learned across teams to foster collective growth and innovation.

Stakeholder Engagement & Enablement

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal teams, external partners, and outsourcing vendors.
• Provide guidance and training to team members on contracting systems, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Actively contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values diverse perspectives and shared accountability.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of end-to-end contract management, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and compliance monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, internal governance policies, and ethical standards in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Skilled in working cross-functionally with Legal, Procurement, Finance, and Medical Affairs teams to ensure contract accuracy and alignment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a dynamic, demanding environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust-based relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Commitment to personal development and team-wide learning initiatives that enhance process efficiency and compliance.
• Proficiency in contract management systems (CLMS, Ariba, SAP, SmartBuy or similar platforms).
• Experience with systems used for HCP engagement and compliance documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong understanding of compliance, legal, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in dynamic, demanding environments with multiple priorities.

Requirements

• Associate degree or experience in a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in contract management, preferably in pharmaceutical or healthcare settings.

Benefits

• Salary range: $96,480 to $144,720.
• Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).
• Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

Company Description

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.