Drive and manage the end-to-end contracting process in support of operations with cross-functional stakeholders Perform appropriate due diligence by issue spotting and assessing risk mitigating options this includes contract analysis to identify key legal terms that need to be mitigated by the BMS Legal team. Act as a conduit across the GPS Agile Sourcing team to triage and support various Agreement terms and negotiations processes across categories. Drive and manage the end-to-end contracting process and execute contracts in a timely manner with appropriate legal support to ensure compliance with company standards. Negotiate business/commercial terms to advance BMS' interests and understand the contractual terms and be able to explain their risks and implications to the internal business stakeholders to help drive appropriate decision-making. Ensure compliance to applicable written guidelines and company policy are followed and required SME input is obtained where required (i.e., privacy, finance, taxation, customs and trade, information security, systems quality, EHS, System Access, Audits etc.) Maintain awareness of pre-contracting steps, including underlying BMS policies and procedures related to the contracts and the contracted activities within scope. Coordinate with cross-functional and stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant and efficient facilitation of contracts. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement for Source to Contract Work with procurement and legal to develop and maintain contracting guidance documents to continually improve on an efficient and effective contracting function. Support continuous improvement initiatives towards an industry-leading contracting capability within Agile Sourcing by participating in developing training to provide opportunities for expansion of contracting skillsets. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Supporting People with Disabilities Minimum education of a B.S./B.A. is required. Legal training or certifications ex. LLB or Juris Doctorate (JD) is preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of related experience, including relevant procurement, sourcing and contracting experience, including but not limited to drafting, redlining, reviewing and negotiating procurement / business contracts, procurement negotiations and familiarity with Master Services Agreements within international markets. Expertise in contract construction, terms and conditions, with strong preference for working knowledge of facilitating, drafting and negotiating buy-side and other in-scope contracts in the pharma/biotech industry. Experience leading, collaborating with and participating on cross-functional teams and demonstrated ability to work and influence within a matrix structure. Demonstrates a high level of adaptability in dealing with ambiguous and complex work environment and balances multiples demands on role in a responsive and professional manner. Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management technology (e.g., Icertis) to automate and streamline processes.