Principal Analyst, Pricing & Contracting-Template Management

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. The Opportunity 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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.For years, Abbott's medical device businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive.Whether it's glucose monitoring systems, innovative therapies for treating heart disease, or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders, our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. Every day, our technologies help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks. Our team in Austin, TX (or Alpharetta, GA) is looking for a Principal Analyst, Strategic Pricing and Contracts. Working in support of the Medical Devices US Sales Division, the Principal Analyst, of Strategic Pricing and Contracts will interface with Sales, Sales Management, Enterprise Accounts Sales personnel, Sales Operations, Marketing, Finance, OEC and Legal to apply business management principles and financial concepts that maximize the companys performance against sales and profit goals and minimize risk. What Youll Work On Fully manage, maintain and develop all medical device contracting templates for use across all medical device business units through strong command of MS Word programs and Sales Force. Possesses advanced skills in designing, formatting and troubleshooting customized templates and other professional documents to meet project needs and enhance productivity. Works with development teams on various updates and timing of template releases. Work as a liaison with commercial legal support and Business Unit Managers to develop and implement processes that ensure the business is equipped with the legal guidance, contracts, tools, and solutions to execute business objectives in an effective and legally-compliant manner. Develop negotiation plan and lead negotiations on terms and conditions with external customers that result in successful contract execution. Must be fluent in the terms and conditions, contract structures and processes/systems to hold meaningful discussions while representing Abbott in a professional manner. Review and redline contract terms and coordinate with Legal and other departments on contract redlines; utilizing internal and customer templates and creation of custom language. Assist with the capture of tracked clauses for reporting. Possess a sense of urgency and ability to work under customer driven deadlines. This includes the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities. Understand and help train field teams and fellow analysts on internal policies, including USP&P, contract compliance guidelines, templates and general processes. Organizes and leads internal business and legal meetings to review requests that fall outside of general guidelines. Provides reports and analysis to department and senior management as requested. Knowledge of multiple product lines across five Medical Device Business Units (EP, HF, SH, CRM, Vascular). Along with business operations partners, execute improvement programs to streamline the flow of various system operations and template enhancements. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING Bachelors Degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Masters Degree Preferred Minimum 8 years related work experience with a strong understanding of specified functional area. Preferred qualifications Prior experience in template management, legal or contracting is preferred. Prior experience as Abbott Medical Devices Business Analyst in a Business Unit is preferred. Excellent presentation, written and oral communications skills with attention to detail. Experience in direct negotiations with customers preferred. Proficient in the use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint Strong strategic and problem-solving skills required. Strong organizational skills and ability to work under general supervision Strong quantitative & qualitative analysis Demonstrated ability to work seamlessly with remote sites & business partners including building relationship with sales personnel to be highly effective Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com 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 www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbottand on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 $198,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Sales Support & Administration DIVISION: MD Medical Devices LOCATION: United States > Austin : 8701 Bee Caves Rd ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Alpharetta : 3650 Mansell Road WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time 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: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter