[Remote] Senior Contract Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Johnson & Johnson is a global leader in healthcare innovation, focused on delivering breakthroughs in health solutions. They are seeking a Senior Contract Analyst to process contract requests, ensure compliance, and support vendor enrollments while developing strong business relationships within the Neuroscience team.ResponsibilitiesProcessing all contract requests and ensuring that HCC requirements are metEstablish relationships with Business Partners and support trainingResponsible for entering contract requests into eMarketPlace (eMP) / CMx systemCreate and support vendor enrollments in APEXInitiate, complete and track status of Totality/Request Navigator transactions and HCC approvalEnsure close out of activities when contracts are completeProvide metrics on contracts processed and cycle timesResponsible for maintaining contractual compliance and escalation of compliance issues to the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Associate Director Contract Management (example: HCC deviations)Monitor PO funding, contract renewal dates and assist in troubleshooting with the Accounts Payable processUpdate the Neuroscience TA Contract Management System (NTCMS) in SharePoint as required; ensure that NTCMS fields are current with the corresponding fields in contracting systemsAs required, create check requisitions in the ARIBA systemRepresent the Neuroscience TA in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) initiatives as neededManage the aCREW ProcessSkillsMinimum of a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business or related field required unless education is sufficiently supplemented with previous experience in J&J contracting and procurement systemsMust have the ability to deal with all levels of an organization and have excellent oral and written communicationDemonstrated skills in developing strong business relationships with clients and vendors, managing budgetsMust be able to work effectively independently and partner in a team environmentPrevious experience with ARIBA, APEX, Totality, Request Navigator, SharePoint and MS Office is preferredBusiness Data AnalysisBusiness Process Management (BPM)Business SavvyCategory Management StrategyCommodity Risk ManagementCommunicationContract ManagementCost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)Critical ThinkingData AnalysisInnovationNegotiationProblem SolvingProcess ImprovementsProgram ManagementReport WritingRFx ManagementRisk ManagementSupplier CollaborationVendor Managed Inventory (VMI)Vendor ManagementVendor SelectionBenefitsAnnual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable planEmployees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar yearSick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearCompany OverviewAt Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. It was founded in 1886, and is headquartered in New Brunswick, NJ, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.jnj.com.Company H1B SponsorshipJohnson & Johnson has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2026, 48 in 2025, 56 in 2024, 58 in 2023, 59 in 2022, 44 in 2021, 27 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.