Contracts Associate

About Pacira    

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for health care practitioners and their patients. Our in-depth knowledge of non-opioid pain management, coupled with our passion for advancing patient care, drives our commitment to providing solutions that address unmet medical needs and improve clinical results. 

Why work with us?      

Rarely do you have an opportunity to do work that really matters. What drives us is our mission. What makes us successful are our people.  At Pacira, you are part of an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovative thinking - a place where you can make an impact and help change the standard of care in non-opioid pain management. Be part of our movement, let’s pursue excellence together.  

Summary:

The primary purpose of this position is to support the legal department with a variety of legal issues, including but not limited to: (1) drafting, reviewing and approving certain legal corporate contracts, (2) ensuring legal compliance for all contracts, drafts, internal procedures, standard operating procedures and other relevant legal processes, and (3) assisting with various projects, litigations, and investigations as needed. Individual will review contracts for certain key terms, draft template agreements, act as a liaison with all corporate departments, obtain appropriate departmental review, ensure all contracts meet legal compliance requirements (including compliance with FMV and AKS requirements), and will utilize the electronic document routing system. In addition, this position will assist the legal and compliance departments with gathering and maintaining data for external reporting purposes and other coordination and special projects as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead daily legal contracting function including:

• Review all incoming vendor contracts for key provisions including but not limited to: legal terms and conditions, prerequisite contracts, and legal compliance requirements;
• Drafting of all Health Care Professional (HCP) consultant contracts and coordinating with internal business partners to ensure appropriate receipt of documentation and routing for approval;
• Review all HCP consultant contracts for required key provisions, including: payment terms, Fair Market Value, billing address and insurance requirements;
• Address responses from HCP consultants, coordinate with internal business partners and incorporate any changes into contracts;
• Review and incorporate any and all legal changes into contracts, as appropriate;
• Research and review all contracts to ensure favorable legal terms for the Company;
• Act as first point of contact with business for most legal-related issues;
• Track authorizations, correspondence, and deadlines as well as analyzing and mitigating risk of contracts;
• Assist in the maintenance, identification, development and implementation of new contract forms, policies and processes, including contract archiving; and
• Maintain detailed organized files; complex audit files for each contract which hold originals, all correspondence, changes and deviations, amendments and payment schedules. 

• Work closely with compliance department to gather and maintain data for external reporting purposes.
• Work closely with legal department on various projects, litigations, and investigations.
• Other ad hoc analysis / projects as deemed appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No staff supervisory responsibilities.

Interaction:

The incumbent works closely with all departments in the Company, special emphasis on working directing with the Legal and Compliance teams, operations, customers (internal and external), vendors and HCP and non-HCP consultants.

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree from accredited College or University required; Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Healthcare or related field preferred.
• Paralegal Certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a paralegal in a corporate or legal office preferred but not required.
• Minimum 2 - 4 years professional work experience in healthcare industry in a corporate setting preferred.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General knowledge of contracts preferred, or business acumen.
• Strong demonstrated Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrate high level of accuracy; high attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels and departments of the organization.
• Experience working in a fast paced environment with multi-project and multi-product manufacturing industry.
• Proven excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to work within regulatory and ethical bounds.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive materials and information.
• Knowledge of Ariba/SAP electronic system preferred but not required.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, move between spaces, reach with hands and arms, and stoop.  Close vision and the need to focus on computer screen, use of hands, fingers and wrist to type on keyboard and manipulate mouse. 

Work Environment:

Typical office setting, staff in cubicles, noise level is moderate with consistent printer, telephone ringing and conversation.  Employee is located in cubicle setting.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Disability Coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Fertility and Maternity Assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave

EEO Statement: Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.
Agency Disclaimer: Pacira Biosciences, Inc. (Hereafter, Pacira) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Pacira Careers page or a Pacira social media post. Pacira will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited resumes. Pacira explicitly reserves the right to hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Pacira.