Health Care Community Contracting Associate

About the Role Amgen’s Research and Development (R&D) Business Operations organization addresses complex business challenges with outstanding people, tools, and processes. This Health Care Community Contracting Associate role oversees and processes healthcare compliance-related contracting and payments for proposed arrangements by Amgen staff with Members of the U.S. Healthcare Community. The associate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, sourcing, accounts payable, and finance, to ensure smooth contract management and payment operations. What You'll Do

• Assist in the review, drafting, and negotiation of contracts for members of the healthcare community (Fee for Service, Consulting, Sponsorship, Donation, Exhibits or other similar engagements).
• Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Coordinate contract execution and distribution.
• Triage intake from Amgen R&D or other supported functions to appropriate contract managers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with sourcing, accounts payable, and other relevant teams to streamline financial processes and resolve any issues or discrepancies.
• Ensure effective communication and foster positive working relationships.
• Process invoices, reimbursements, and payments related to healthcare contracts.
• Verify accuracy of invoices and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and providers.
• Ensure timely payments and adherence to payment terms.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulations.
• Participate in audits and assist with compliance-related activities as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives as required. What We're Looking For
• Excellent computer and MS Office skills
• Excellent writing skills; detail-oriented
• Communicates effectively within and outside department
• Familiarity with SAP
• Knowledge of current and legally binding contractual language and terminology
• Basic understanding of purchasing and supply chain procedures
• Basic understanding of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and healthcare regulations
• Basic understanding of standard contracting legal principles
• Problem Solving:Ability to process simple transactions from end to end, engaging business partners where