Contract Management Associate Jobs in Naperville, IL

About Aerogen:
Headquartered in the vibrant city of Galway, Ireland, with offices around the world, Aerogen is proud to be the world leader in acute care aerosol drug delivery. Recognised through multiple MedTech awards, including being named Galway Chamber Company of the Year 2025, and twelve-time winner of the Zenith Award for Respiratory Care Excellence in North America, our employees make a difference to patients' lives every day, having reached over 30 million patients in more than 80 countries.
Today, Aerogen is powered by a global team representing 54 nationalities, working together with a shared commitment to improving patient care. Our talented and skilled team collaborate to innovate, challenge and test not only in relation to our products but every facet of how we work.
We lead the way by finding innovative solutions to even the most complex problems, all in the name of delivering better patient outcomes.
Our business continues to grow rapidly across the globe and, as we grow, our core culture of "We Care" universally connects us. We believe that your ambition and integrity fuels ours, and we are committed to supporting our employees to reach their full potential through tangible investment in their careers.
What is the role?
The Contracts and Pricing Coordinator is responsible for contract administration and pricing operations for US & Canada.
What are the key responsibilities?
• Create customer quotes and pricing proposals for all sales functions (Account Managers, RSM, and CAE)
• Generates contract and pricing related reporting for all distributors, as well as manage/analyze inbound data.
• Support sales team with group purchasing organization ("GPO") and integrated delivery network ("IDN") customer reporting as it pertains to contract pricing/quoting and contract activation.
• Has direct oversight for customer contract access validation, GPO membership verification, and contract compliance tracking SOP.
• Maintain GPO/IDN roster audit process
• Assemble and submit monthly or quarterly rebate and administration fee reporting.
• Maintain directory for customer pricing contracts, GPO membership, and IDN agreements.
• Assist customer service with invoice price discrepancy validation and corrective action.
• Manage customer price change notification process.
• Coordinate contract renewal reminders and maintain systems and processes related to such.
• Collaborate with internal commercial teams for RFPs, data collection, and reporting maintenance.
• Ad hoc PowerPoint presentations/reporting for company business leaders and sales teams as requested.
• Ad hoc requests for corporate account executive (CAE) support
• Occasionally communicate directly with GPOs and hospitals for all matters regarding pricing and contracts, with call points including but not limited to: Supply chain agents, Buyers, Strategic Sourcing Clinicians or other administration.
• Duties other than those listed may be assigned.
What education and experience are required?
• Minimum of Associates degree; BA/BS strong plus.
• 1-3 years experience working on contracts for US based healthcare group purchasing organizations required.
• 1-3 experience with a medical device / pharmaceutical manufacturer preferred.
What key skills will make you great at the role?
• Team Collaboration: Working effectively with cross-functional teams such as sales, marketing, legal, and finance to achieve common goals.
• Communication: Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively. Interpersonal skills for working with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Time Management: Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work under pressure while prioritizing assignments to meet deadlines.
• Systems: Highly proficient in MS Excel and Powerpoint (Access/Salesforce.com a plus). Ability to learn new software systems as implemented by company. Problem Solving: Capability to identify areas of improvement and propose effective solutions.
• Continuous Learning: Willingness to learn and improve skills in contract management, pricing analysis, and regulatory compliance. High energy with a growth outlook.
• Integrity and Ethics: Must maintain confidentiality with proprietary data and information. Emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior and maintaining trust with stakeholders aligned with Aerogen's mission and values
What is it like to work at Aerogen?
Our purpose is to transform patient lives, and our ethos is to #discoverbetter. This also translates to how we look after our people. We want talented, passionate and engaged people to join Aerogen and build your career with us. We understand that your life evolves through different stages, and we are here to support our global team with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. There's something for everyone! Here is an idea of what we offer:
• Competitive bonus plan.
• Above market life insurance.
• Opportunities for development and professional growth.
• "Aerogen Connect" - our employee-led program that helps our global teams unite and have fun.
• We donate 1% of profits and time to charities and organizations.
Visit our careers website for more information about life at Aerogen.
Aerogen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. If you have difficulty using our application process, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Please provide your name and preferred contact method.
Salary Range for this position is estimated at $80,000-$90,000 and will depend on the candidate's skills, qualification and experience. The role is eligible for a performance-based incentive bonus and comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, 401k Retirement, Enhanced Global Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (15-20 days tenure related), Global EAP Program, Short-Term Disability and FMLA Benefits. The company reserves the right to adjust this pay range at any time.