Supervisor, Contract Administration

Job Title: Contract Administration Supervisor

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves livesand we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory's role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision makingwe are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Contract Administration Supervisor will lead and oversee the execution of our contractual obligations and the management of our customer accounts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient contract administration, fostering strong relationships with customers and sales, and driving business growth through effective management of contracts. Additionally, the Contract Administration Supervisor will lead and develop a team of Contract Specialists. This position reports to the Contract Administration Senior Manager and is part of the Client Services team located in Brea, CA and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Understand and recommend standard work in managing complex business issues to leadership. This could include customer issues as well as personnel issues.
• Project manage various initiatives at process improvement using DBS tools and principles, including building out project action plans and timelines, and cross-collaborating with other functions.
• Support negotiations of claims, manage contractual changes and resolve disputes or conflict resolutions with customers.
• Coordinate efforts within the team to roll out internal programs and organizational initiatives and report updates verbally and in written form to management.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (finance, sales, service, contract development) to ensure alignment on contract terms and conditions.
• Support data collection and management procedures to maintain Daily Management and meet KPI targets.
• Manage hiring, training, performance management, and succession planning to ensure sustained team capability and growth.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field with 3 years' experience OR High school diploma with 8+ years of previous related work experience in contract administration/management or operations, or equivalent experience based on Beckman Coulter criteria
• 2+ years' team leadership experience; demonstrating past success in building highly performing teams with a focus on people development / process improvement
• Experience with contracting principals
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint
• Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and representing the organization on specific projects

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• DBS, or lean six sigma experience
• Master's Degree

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The annual salary range for this role is $95,000 - $115,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: 1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.