Intuitive Surgical Careers
Contract Negotiator - Denzlingen / Freiburg
Germany
Finance and Accounting
Job Description
Job: Finance and Accounting
Primary Location: Germany
Schedule: Full-time
Requisition ID: 182389
Description
Primary Location: Germany
Schedule: Full-time
Requisition ID: 182389
Description
Position’s Objective & Summary:
The Contract Negotiator will perform a full spectrum of contracts administration tasks including drafting, negotiation and administration of commercial contracts and preparation of tender submissions in a high-pressure environment under tight deadlines. Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with customers and/or partners to ensure company and legal compliance in the sales of Intuitive’s products and services.
Roles & Responsibilities:
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Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sales and leasing contracts that establish business relationships with customers and/or partners.
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Draft training, proctoring, consulting, grant and other miscellaneous agreements with respect to Intuitive’s commercial activities.
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Prepare tender documentation and submission together with Intuitive’s bid team and Sales, negotiate terms and conditions to the extent allowed, and manage tender processes as required.
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Analyze contracts to ensure compliance with company policy, government regulations, revenue recognition and other requirements.
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Interact directly with administrators, purchasing personnel and attorneys representing Intuitive Surgical’s customers.
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Work closely with Intuitive Surgical’s Legal, Sales, Customer Service, Accounting, and Logistics teams on the system sales process and with Marketing, Clinical Affair sand Market Access on further contractual activities.
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Ensure all applicable data is loaded and maintained in Intuitive’s contract administration databases.
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This position will support capital and clinical commercial activities in Germany.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- Law degree or equivalent experience. Education in public procurement law and/or tender management is preferred.
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Minimum 3 years prior experience with commercial contracts. Experience in public procurement law and/or tender management is of advantage.
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Strong interest towards business and commercial, financial activities, readiness to work hand-in-hand with Sales in the frontline.
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Detail oriented, organized and able to function in a fast-paced environment.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including legal drafting skills).
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Proactive and ability to work independently.
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Working knowledge of standard legal terms and conditions.
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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Perfect fluency in German (preferably mother tongue) and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
