Contract Manager S2C NAM

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Job Function Procurement Job Sub Function Strategic Sourcing Job Category Professional Job Posting Locations Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia Job Description Manager, Source-to-Contract-NA The Manager, Source-to-Contract (S2C), will play a crucial role within the Healthcare Professional (HCP) Contracting team by ensuring the Regional Global Procurement Services Source-to-Contract organization achieves its objectives. This position will play a leadership role in the HCP Contracting team and will deliver on the broader goals of Global Procurement Services, One Procurement, and Johnson & Johnson. The Manager collaborates with business partners, legal teams, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to oversee the operational execution of complex contracting cases, legal escalations, and essential functions within Source-to-Contract. Key Responsibilities People Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Source-to-Contract professionals: providing guidance, training, and support to enhance their skills and performance. Strong focus on coaching and developing talent – building procurement acumen and acting as an active member of the NA S2C Extended Leadership Team Operational Management: Lead the daily operations of the HCP Contracting Team, including queue review and assignments, contract drafting, negotiation, execution, and stakeholder management activities, while meeting defined Service Levels. Complex Contract Request Handling: Handle complex & strategic contract requests, gather necessary information, and populate the appropriate contract templates, ensuring all approvals from key internal stakeholders are secured. Contracting Process Oversight: Manage the entire contracting process, from analyzing contract requests to drafting, reviewing, and managing redlines/draft versions through the full execution of complex agreements. Drive negotiations and engage support as needed. Compliance and Standards: Uphold the highest standards by adhering to internal policies and promoting a commitment to healthcare compliance and operational integrity. Continuous Improvement: Advocate for and implement improvements in user experience, effectiveness, and efficiency within the assigned responsibilities. Automation Initiatives: Propose and lead the development and implementation of automation and AI initiatives. Relationship Building: Create value by developing strong, proactive relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring an understanding of their needs and expectations. Cultural Alignment: Apply Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in daily interactions. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent University degree is required. An MBA or relevant advanced degree is preferred. Experience and Skills Required Minimum of 3 years of people leadership and professional experience in Healthcare and related contract drafting, review, redlining, and negotiation. 5-7 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Finance, Legal, or the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry. Strong collaboration, communication, and influencing skills; recognized as a constructive team player representing Source-to-Contract within various teams. Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines effectively. Exceptional customer service skills, providing top-tier support to internal business partners and external HCPs for seamless contract execution. Attention to detail, with a track record of accuracy in document and data review, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards. Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required. Adaptability and openness to change. Fluency in English (written and oral) is required. Preferred Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations and guidelines, including HCP-specific policies like the Sunshine Act and Transparency Reporting requirements. Familiarity with Requisition-to-Pay and Source-to-Settle processes is preferred. Experience in any Procurement functional domain such as sourcing, category management, R2P, or Accounts Payable. Experience in the Shared Services industry is preferred. Fluency in another language (written and oral) relevant to the supported region is preferred. Other Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 5%. 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