Contract Coordinator at Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare with leading businesses and products in diagnostics medical devices nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION:Working at AbbottAt Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contributionTuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.The Opportunity This position Contract Coordinator works out of our Lake Forest IL location daily on site in the Abbott CMI Team. Were empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day more than 10 million tests are run on Abbotts diagnostics instruments providing lab results for millions of people. Were empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life.This position will provide administrative analytical and procedural support to internal customers on behalf of the Contracts & Pricing Department. This role acts as a liaison between contract administrators account executives regional directors finance fulfillment group and distributors in processing and administration of sales contracts. What Youll Work OnReview and process sales contracts and amendmentsResponsible for checking and analyzing contracts are legible clean complete and are aligned with approvalsResponsible for routing contracts for signature based on pre-determined signature authority tiersResponsible for reviewing summarizing and logging contract information into companys CRM systemSave organize and maintain accurate files notes and data in electronic files and trackersPerform CRM and log maintenance on an ongoing basis to insure accurate reportingUtilize data from the companys CRM system to generate reports analyze data and track contracting statusesSupport internal auditing and monitoring effortsAnalyze contract and pricing discrepancies and correct resolve and document findingsResearch equipment shipments price loads contract renewals and perform appropriate tasks related to such researchRespond to requests for end-user pricing eligibility and contract eligibilityInterface and collaborate with contract administrators pricing analysts pricing coordinators account executives regional directors fulfillment group and distributors to establish working relationships assure proper end-user pricing and contract effective dates are loadedParticipate in and prepare for contracts & pricing policy meetingsDevelop and continuously update departmental SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)Demonstrate understanding of the business structure processes and policiesPerform closing activities as neededMeet deadlines and update clients with statusResponsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.Perform other duties & projects as assigned.Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GEDMinimum of 2 years relevant experience in commercial sales contracting and pricing.Preferred QualificationsTwo or more years of experience directly related to contract administration preferably more than 4 years of experience within the biotech/ healthcare industry.Bachelors degree in a business-related discipline.Minimum 2 years of intermediate Word and Excel experience.Demonstrated ability to effectively and constructively communicate across departmental disciplines while pursuing contract department goals.Must have good communication & organizational skillsMust have customer service attitude & good computer skills (Microsoft Word Excel Outlook etc.)Self-starter and a multi-taskerAbility to work in a high volume dynamic team environmentPrevious CRM or database experience preferredPrevious healthcare biotech or sales industry experience preferredLearn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $24.80 $49.60/hourIn specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY:Pricing DIVISION:CMI ARDx Cardiometabolic and Informatics LOCATION:United States > Lake Forest : J55 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT:Standard TRAVEL:No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: Experience:IC Key Skills IVR,SOAP,Avaya,Solaris,Cost Accounting Standards,Database Design,Hibernate,ITIL,Weblogic,Express.js,Contracts,ASP Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 24 - 49