Associate Director, Service Contracting
Core
Lead the technical direction, quality, compliance, and performance of Market Access contracting activities, managing the full contract lifecycle for MSAs, CDAs, and SOWs while developing infrastructure and mentoring a team.
Role type
Senior IC Associate Director, Service Contracting
Builds
Scalable, compliant, and business-focused contracting solutions and infrastructure (templates, clause libraries, playbooks) for AstraZeneca's Market Access business.
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical / Market Access
Required skills
Contract lifecycle management, MSA/CDA/SOW drafting and review, regulatory compliance, team leadership and development, stakeholder management, process improvement, risk mitigation, document workflow management, analytical problem-solving.
Preferred skills
MBA, J.D., or Paralegal Certificate; deep understanding of AstraZeneca business model and brand operations.
Technologies
Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a contracting team including work allocation, performance management, and hiring; oversee US Patient Support contracting operations including intake, drafting, execution, and renewals; manage contract reviews for alignment with policies and risk mitigation; establish and improve contracting processes and performance metrics; serve as a subject matter expert advising on contract structure and strategy; monitor legal and regulatory changes impacting contracting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities