AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.

This role is a member of the Customer Enablement team within the GBS – Global Assurance & Reporting Services business unit. As a Contract Specialist, you are responsible to handle technical aspects of systems, tools and processes related to external funding (e.g., medical education grants, sponsorships, donations and contributions) and/or external contract-to-pay requests. As a successful candidate, you will conduct operational tasks to ensure compliant processing of requests in accordance with policies, procedures, regulations and transparency/disclosure reporting requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Review and ensure completeness of incoming external funding and/or EE contract-to-pay applications and requests.
• Coordinate triaging of requests to appropriate reviewer and business area. Provide guidance to ensure appropriate approvals are obtained and retained.
• Perform preliminary reviews to ensure AZ does not contract with any individual or entity that is debarred, excluded or restricted for any other reason to do business with AZ.
• Ensure timely receipt of executed LOAs/contracts prior to the program start date and coordinate with requests provider for changes to LOAs/contracts.
• Responsible for capturing the data elements to ensure adherence to physician payment reporting requirements and country requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely distribution of payments and collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve payment related issues. Responsible for providing purchasing support related to management of associated payments.
• Monitor and support the day-to-day processing functions including issue handling, communications and resolution. Consult and escalate compliance, legal or regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with internal partners to mitigate compliance risks associated with assigned activities and maintain all documentation in files within the relevant system.
• Assists in determination on completeness and accuracy of records and maintenance of up-to-date documentation to support risk mitigation efforts.
• Maintain high level of external customer satisfaction.
• Assume and perform other duties not specifically outlined herein, but which are logically and properly inherent to the position.

Requirements:

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in a Finance, Business or related field.
• At least 5 years of working experience and preferable in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Proficient in English and Japanese language (writing, speaking and reading).
• Sound technical and systems skills (e.g., ERP, SAP, Excel, SharePoint, etc.)
• Fast learner, agile and ability handle multiple priorities. Ability to work independently and adjust workload as business needs require.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and demonstrated ability to partner effectively with others.
• Familiar with finance, auditing, quality assurance/control, SOX and/or risk management.
• Minimum business travel for initial project transition and working on flexible hours (if require).

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.