Mgr MA Agreements & Compliance COCE

At Bayer, we're visionaries driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and strive for a world where 'Health for all, Hunger for none' is a reality.

As a Manager, MA Agreements & Compliance COCE, you will serve as a strategic partner and collaborative leader in the contracting lifecycle, operating under the Dynamic Shared Ownership model.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust-based relationships.
• Commitment to personal development and team-wide learning initiatives.
• Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary

• $96,480 to $144,720 per year.

Benefits

• Health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.