Aesculap Implant Systems
Center Valley, Upper Saucon Township, PA, USA
Aesculap Implant Systems Regulatory Affairs Specialist US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-15131 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Regulatory Aesculap Implant Systems Overview Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC, a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of the changing healthcare environment. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap Implant Systems develops advanced spine and orthopaedic implant technologies to treat complex disorders of the spine, hip and knee. Aesculap Implant Systems strives to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients’ lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: The Regulatory Affairs Specialist must have a thorough understanding of FDA regulations and the medical device product lifecycle with a strong emphasis on the technical aspects of Regulatory Affairs project management. The position is responsible for assisting with Regulatory strategy for new / modified medical devices, preparation and review of regulatory submissions. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills. The Regulatory Affairs Specialist is expected to have experience interacting and negotiating with regulatory authorities in order to ensure timely product approvals. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Actively participates on cross functional teams and supports regulatory strategy development for new and modified medical devices. Conducts research on product classification, predicate devices and other requirements necessary to support regulatory submissions. Reviews verification / validation plans, protocols and reports, clinical evidence reports, preclinical testing such as in vivo animal studies and biocompatibility testing. Coordinates, compiles, and submits 510(k)s, IDEs, PMA and postmarket reports. Responds to FDA inquiries and requests for additional information. Negotiates with FDA to ensure timely approvals/clearances as necessary. Provides Regulatory determinations for all new devices and modifications. Writes letter to files as appropriate. Supports postmarket activities required to launch new products (eg, load sheets) Reviews and approves product labeling including IFUs, surgical technique manuals, and marketing materials. Provides support for import and export activities. Participates in risk assessments as part of new product development team and field action decisions. Assists in SOP development and review. Assess and interpret regulatory requirements and their impact on the organization and/or products. Must comply with applicable federal, state and local regulations as stated in the Quality Manual. Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values. Other duties may be assigned by management. Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Secondary or peripheral job functions: Performs special projects as assigned. Supports FDA inspections and handles other regulatory compliance issues as necessary Qualifications Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required: Bachelor’s Degree in a life science or engineering preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered. Five (5) years experience medical device Regulatory Affairs expected but minimum of three (3) years will be considered. Must have experience authoring a minimum of three (3) 510(k) submissions or equivalent experience. Must be able to organize work and manage multiple priorities. Requires strong written, oral, communication skills required. Must be detail-oriented and highly organized. Analytical skills needed to conduct research, analyze data and write recommendations. Some domestic and international travel is required. Language and mathematical skills; reasoning ability: Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect date, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Desired: N/A While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com. Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. PI115085775
Nov 03, 2019
Aesculap Implant Systems Regulatory Affairs Specialist US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-15131 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Regulatory Aesculap Implant Systems Overview Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC, a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of the changing healthcare environment. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap Implant Systems develops advanced spine and orthopaedic implant technologies to treat complex disorders of the spine, hip and knee. Aesculap Implant Systems strives to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients’ lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: The Regulatory Affairs Specialist must have a thorough understanding of FDA regulations and the medical device product lifecycle with a strong emphasis on the technical aspects of Regulatory Affairs project management. The position is responsible for assisting with Regulatory strategy for new / modified medical devices, preparation and review of regulatory submissions. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills. The Regulatory Affairs Specialist is expected to have experience interacting and negotiating with regulatory authorities in order to ensure timely product approvals. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Actively participates on cross functional teams and supports regulatory strategy development for new and modified medical devices. Conducts research on product classification, predicate devices and other requirements necessary to support regulatory submissions. Reviews verification / validation plans, protocols and reports, clinical evidence reports, preclinical testing such as in vivo animal studies and biocompatibility testing. Coordinates, compiles, and submits 510(k)s, IDEs, PMA and postmarket reports. Responds to FDA inquiries and requests for additional information. Negotiates with FDA to ensure timely approvals/clearances as necessary. Provides Regulatory determinations for all new devices and modifications. Writes letter to files as appropriate. Supports postmarket activities required to launch new products (eg, load sheets) Reviews and approves product labeling including IFUs, surgical technique manuals, and marketing materials. Provides support for import and export activities. Participates in risk assessments as part of new product development team and field action decisions. Assists in SOP development and review. Assess and interpret regulatory requirements and their impact on the organization and/or products. Must comply with applicable federal, state and local regulations as stated in the Quality Manual. Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values. Other duties may be assigned by management. Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Secondary or peripheral job functions: Performs special projects as assigned. Supports FDA inspections and handles other regulatory compliance issues as necessary Qualifications Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required: Bachelor’s Degree in a life science or engineering preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered. Five (5) years experience medical device Regulatory Affairs expected but minimum of three (3) years will be considered. Must have experience authoring a minimum of three (3) 510(k) submissions or equivalent experience. Must be able to organize work and manage multiple priorities. Requires strong written, oral, communication skills required. Must be detail-oriented and highly organized. Analytical skills needed to conduct research, analyze data and write recommendations. Some domestic and international travel is required. Language and mathematical skills; reasoning ability: Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect date, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Desired: N/A While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com. Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. PI115085775
Aesculap Inc.
Center Valley, Upper Saucon Township, PA, USA
Aesculap Inc. QA Complaints Analyst II US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-15281 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Quality Aesculap Inc. Overview Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of an ever-changing healthcare community. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap provides advanced technologies for general surgery, neurosurgery and closure technologies. Aesculap continues a proud heritage of leadership and responsiveness as we strive to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients’ lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: The Quality Assurance Complaints Analyst II on the Post Market team will participate in complaint and MDR handling activities for the purpose of ensuring compliance with US and international regulatory compliance and medical device reporting requirements, as well as improving the customer experience. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Receive and process complaints escalated from internal and external customers related to products manufactured and or distributed and serviced by Aesculap in a manner consistent with all laws and regulations for medical devices. Evaluate and assess incoming complaints for adverse event reporting. Verifies decisions for “Vigilance report not required” determinations. Verifies comprehensive content of draft MDR reports prior to submission of Form 3500A to FDA for local and global affiliates, as necessary. Based on assessed risks, coordinates the escalation to Medical Reviewer(s) for decisions regarding the potential for serious injuries. Prepare and submit Medical Device Reports for submission to the FDA using eMDR (WebTrader and e-submitter) programs. Responds to FDA’s Request For Information (RFI) on any required MDRs Conduct follow up investigation on potential medical events including contacting hospital personnel Possess understanding of risk management concepts and is capable of assessing product risks. Identify critical product issues and escalate through the quality system for Field Action, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Supplier Corrective Action. Oversight of critical Post Market projects and routinely share project goals, status, requirements, and deliverables to management. Build key relationships with Product Managers to keep abreast of new technologies and product changes. Communicate, work cross-functionally and consult frequently with Manufacturing, Operations, Service, Sales, Research and Development, Regulatory and Marketing. Ensure completion of key deliverables. Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values Other duties may be assigned Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Secondary or peripheral job functions: Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Qualifications Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required: Bachelor’s degree or higher in an applicable field (nursing, life sciences, or engineering) or equivalent in combination with 2+ years of Complaint Handling and/or MDR/Vigilance experience is required. Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or Engineering discipline preferred. Background in surgical Instruments, sterilization and Implants highly desirable. Knowledge and application of complaint handling regulations, medical device reporting and other quality standards. Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 820, Quality Systems Regulations. Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 803, Medical Device Reporting. Ability to drive results, foster teamwork, handle pressure, and provide feedback Able to make judgment calls using combination of knowledge of regulations, knowledge of device technology, clinical experience, and critical thinking. Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy. Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a team based environment. Proficient in MS Office Suite of products. Knowledge of SAP preferred. Knowledge of BDocs Preferred. Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. Excellent oral and written technical communication skills. Effective analytical and problem solving skills. Full understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) preferred. Desired: N/A While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com. Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. PI115085777
Nov 03, 2019
Aesculap Inc. QA Complaints Analyst II US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-15281 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Quality Aesculap Inc. Overview Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of an ever-changing healthcare community. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap provides advanced technologies for general surgery, neurosurgery and closure technologies. Aesculap continues a proud heritage of leadership and responsiveness as we strive to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients’ lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: The Quality Assurance Complaints Analyst II on the Post Market team will participate in complaint and MDR handling activities for the purpose of ensuring compliance with US and international regulatory compliance and medical device reporting requirements, as well as improving the customer experience. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Receive and process complaints escalated from internal and external customers related to products manufactured and or distributed and serviced by Aesculap in a manner consistent with all laws and regulations for medical devices. Evaluate and assess incoming complaints for adverse event reporting. Verifies decisions for “Vigilance report not required” determinations. Verifies comprehensive content of draft MDR reports prior to submission of Form 3500A to FDA for local and global affiliates, as necessary. Based on assessed risks, coordinates the escalation to Medical Reviewer(s) for decisions regarding the potential for serious injuries. Prepare and submit Medical Device Reports for submission to the FDA using eMDR (WebTrader and e-submitter) programs. Responds to FDA’s Request For Information (RFI) on any required MDRs Conduct follow up investigation on potential medical events including contacting hospital personnel Possess understanding of risk management concepts and is capable of assessing product risks. Identify critical product issues and escalate through the quality system for Field Action, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Supplier Corrective Action. Oversight of critical Post Market projects and routinely share project goals, status, requirements, and deliverables to management. Build key relationships with Product Managers to keep abreast of new technologies and product changes. Communicate, work cross-functionally and consult frequently with Manufacturing, Operations, Service, Sales, Research and Development, Regulatory and Marketing. Ensure completion of key deliverables. Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values Other duties may be assigned Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Secondary or peripheral job functions: Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Qualifications Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required: Bachelor’s degree or higher in an applicable field (nursing, life sciences, or engineering) or equivalent in combination with 2+ years of Complaint Handling and/or MDR/Vigilance experience is required. Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or Engineering discipline preferred. Background in surgical Instruments, sterilization and Implants highly desirable. Knowledge and application of complaint handling regulations, medical device reporting and other quality standards. Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 820, Quality Systems Regulations. Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 803, Medical Device Reporting. Ability to drive results, foster teamwork, handle pressure, and provide feedback Able to make judgment calls using combination of knowledge of regulations, knowledge of device technology, clinical experience, and critical thinking. Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy. Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a team based environment. Proficient in MS Office Suite of products. Knowledge of SAP preferred. Knowledge of BDocs Preferred. Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. Excellent oral and written technical communication skills. Effective analytical and problem solving skills. Full understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) preferred. Desired: N/A While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com. Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. PI115085777
Aesculap Inc.
Center Valley, Upper Saucon Township, PA, USA
Aesculap Inc. Planner/Buyer US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-14610 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Other Aesculap Inc. Overview Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of an ever-changing healthcare community. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap provides advanced technologies for general surgery, neurosurgery and closure technologies. Aesculap continues a proud heritage of leadership and responsiveness as we strive to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients' lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: Responsible for developing and implementing plans in the supply chain area (material procurement, forecasting, vendor selection and retention, expediting, analyzing and inventory management) for assigned hierarchies. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Supplier management, purchasing, and coordination of material flow to meet customer requirements and profitability objectives Develop, monitor, and pursue tactical initiatives/projects with suppliers that meet corporate goals on inventory management Responsible for being the primary Operations lead for the introduction of product line extensions, new products and product life cycle management for assigned materials Participates in the Aesculap Gate Protocol Launch and Validation process for new products, ownership of Operation's responsibilities of SAP product setups and support of initial stocking levels for assigned materials Participates in scheduled PAC meetings and reports to Operations leadership a scorecard of performance against tasks for an on-time and successful full product launch Participates in the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SI&OP) meetings for assigned materials Develops and summarizes forecasts of anticipated demand using historical data and sales trends, SBA business plans, sales and marketing forecasts, and customer projections for assigned products Reorder point (ROP) maintenance and analysis Input and maintenance of forecasts into SAP Participates in product life cycle management for evaluation and recommendation of product disposition for time-line to deplete the inventory and/or obsolescence of product being discontinued or phased-out Maintain purchasing information records (PIR) and material master (MM) in SAP Responsible for data integrity within SAP for assigned materials Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual Must embody the Company's Vision, Mission and Values Other duties may be assigned Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Secondary or peripheral job functions: Must stay up to date on company needs/goals, market conditions and trends, commodities, suppliers, quality, and service to support department and company financial and quality objectives as well as New Product Introductions (NPI) and SI&OP processes Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required based on business needs Understand the requirements for manufacturing and suppliers for medical device products Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Qualifications Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required: Bachelor's degree with a major in supply chain, logistics, or operations management preferred Certification in APICS, ISM, or IBF preferred 2-5 years experience in supply chain management SAP experience (or comparable ERP system) and progressive supply chain management experience in Forecasting/Demand Planning, Purchasing, Sourcing, or Materials Management Knowledge of computerized forecasting, planning, and purchasing techniques Strong organizational and analytical skills including Excel and familiarity in macros and data warehouse usage Ability to work with minimal supervision Language and mathematical skills; reasoning ability: Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect date, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Desired: N/A While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities /Women/ Veterans/Disabled Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. PI115085785
Nov 03, 2019
Aesculap Inc. Planner/Buyer US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-14610 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Other Aesculap Inc. Overview Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of an ever-changing healthcare community. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap provides advanced technologies for general surgery, neurosurgery and closure technologies. Aesculap continues a proud heritage of leadership and responsiveness as we strive to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients' lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: Responsible for developing and implementing plans in the supply chain area (material procurement, forecasting, vendor selection and retention, expediting, analyzing and inventory management) for assigned hierarchies. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Supplier management, purchasing, and coordination of material flow to meet customer requirements and profitability objectives Develop, monitor, and pursue tactical initiatives/projects with suppliers that meet corporate goals on inventory management Responsible for being the primary Operations lead for the introduction of product line extensions, new products and product life cycle management for assigned materials Participates in the Aesculap Gate Protocol Launch and Validation process for new products, ownership of Operation's responsibilities of SAP product setups and support of initial stocking levels for assigned materials Participates in scheduled PAC meetings and reports to Operations leadership a scorecard of performance against tasks for an on-time and successful full product launch Participates in the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SI&OP) meetings for assigned materials Develops and summarizes forecasts of anticipated demand using historical data and sales trends, SBA business plans, sales and marketing forecasts, and customer projections for assigned products Reorder point (ROP) maintenance and analysis Input and maintenance of forecasts into SAP Participates in product life cycle management for evaluation and recommendation of product disposition for time-line to deplete the inventory and/or obsolescence of product being discontinued or phased-out Maintain purchasing information records (PIR) and material master (MM) in SAP Responsible for data integrity within SAP for assigned materials Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual Must embody the Company's Vision, Mission and Values Other duties may be assigned Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Secondary or peripheral job functions: Must stay up to date on company needs/goals, market conditions and trends, commodities, suppliers, quality, and service to support department and company financial and quality objectives as well as New Product Introductions (NPI) and SI&OP processes Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required based on business needs Understand the requirements for manufacturing and suppliers for medical device products Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Qualifications Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required: Bachelor's degree with a major in supply chain, logistics, or operations management preferred Certification in APICS, ISM, or IBF preferred 2-5 years experience in supply chain management SAP experience (or comparable ERP system) and progressive supply chain management experience in Forecasting/Demand Planning, Purchasing, Sourcing, or Materials Management Knowledge of computerized forecasting, planning, and purchasing techniques Strong organizational and analytical skills including Excel and familiarity in macros and data warehouse usage Ability to work with minimal supervision Language and mathematical skills; reasoning ability: Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect date, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Desired: N/A While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities /Women/ Veterans/Disabled Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. PI115085785
Aesculap Inc.
Center Valley, Upper Saucon Township, PA, USA
Aesculap Inc. Customer Service Representative I US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-15156 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 2 Category: Customer Service Aesculap Inc. Overview Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of an ever-changing healthcare community. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap provides advanced technologies for general surgery, neurosurgery and closure technologies. Aesculap continues a proud heritage of leadership and responsiveness as we strive to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients’ lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: Responsible for order entry, researching and resolving credit related issues and shipment discrepancies. Serves as focal telephone contact for customers and field sales representatives. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Receives and inputs telephone, fax and EDI orders from both customers and field personnel in to SAP system. Receives and inputs returned goods requests directly on-line in to SAP. Researches and resolves customer inquiries on shipment discrepancies and credit issues by performing appropriate tasks and transactions. Interfaces with various departments to expedite customer orders. Handles pricing, material and general company inquiries via telephone from customers and field personnel Other duties may be assigned. Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values Secondary or peripheral job functions: N/A Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Qualifications Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required: HS Diploma/GED. 2-3 years experience in a customer service/call center environment preferred. Requires command of the English language, excellent oral/phone/ written skills and computer literacy. Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime and holidays. Desired: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com. Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. PI115085787
Nov 03, 2019
Aesculap Inc. Customer Service Representative I US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-15156 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 2 Category: Customer Service Aesculap Inc. Overview Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of an ever-changing healthcare community. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap provides advanced technologies for general surgery, neurosurgery and closure technologies. Aesculap continues a proud heritage of leadership and responsiveness as we strive to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients’ lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: Responsible for order entry, researching and resolving credit related issues and shipment discrepancies. Serves as focal telephone contact for customers and field sales representatives. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Receives and inputs telephone, fax and EDI orders from both customers and field personnel in to SAP system. Receives and inputs returned goods requests directly on-line in to SAP. Researches and resolves customer inquiries on shipment discrepancies and credit issues by performing appropriate tasks and transactions. Interfaces with various departments to expedite customer orders. Handles pricing, material and general company inquiries via telephone from customers and field personnel Other duties may be assigned. Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values Secondary or peripheral job functions: N/A Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Qualifications Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required: HS Diploma/GED. 2-3 years experience in a customer service/call center environment preferred. Requires command of the English language, excellent oral/phone/ written skills and computer literacy. Must be able to work flexible hours, overtime and holidays. Desired: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com. Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. PI115085787
Aesculap Inc.
Center Valley, Upper Saucon Township, PA, USA
Aesculap Inc. SAP SD/SCM Applications Analyst US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-15244 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Information Technology Aesculap Inc. Overview Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of an ever-changing healthcare community. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap provides advanced technologies for general surgery, neurosurgery and closure technologies. Aesculap continues a proud heritage of leadership and responsiveness as we strive to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients’ lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: Configure and manage the SAP SD/SCM modules and related order-to-cash areas, Supply Chain Management, reporting systems, and other systems to support sales and order-to-cash business objectives and improve the operational efficiency and analysis of the sales organization. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Analyze, implement, support, and document optimal uses and configurations of the SAP SD/SCM Sales & Distribution module to support the business. Across the order-to-cash process, research, analyze, and evaluate present or proposed business procedures or problems to define the best SAP system solutions and map them to SAP Identify sales information and business requirements by interviewing and working with key business personnel. Configure systems to support these requirements. Provide maintenance, functional and transactional support to end-users for SAP and sales system usage. Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve business process or system application problems reported by end-users for these areas. Deliver SAP training programs for end-users for the SAP SD Sales & Distribution module and related areas. Represent the US division as our global competency center member for the SD/CRM competency center. Serve as a subject matter expert for the SD module. Analyze, implement, support, and document optimal uses and configurations of the Redwood Report2Web system and other sales related systems such as CRM tools and SFA sales force automation systems. Work with the business to implement, maintain, and administer field sales information systems and their integrations with SAP. Maintain, enhance and support the sales contract management system and other specialized sales areas within SAP. Implement analytics, scorecards, and oversight capabilities associated with the order-to-cash process. Improve the use and data integrity of information from SAP and BW reporting systems and other information technology tools used within the business. Support the sales division in sales and order-to-cash analysis. Work with the sales division to develop technical reports for collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends. Train end-users to utilize these reports. Develop SAP reports using ABAP, ABAP/Query, SIS, and BW to support business analysis and processes. Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values Secondary or peripheral job functions: Support the management of the sales and contracts organizations within the SAP Assist management with analyses of the market, competition, and company position in the market. Mentor sales SAP specialists (super users, reporting specialists and master data specialists). Support IT business initiatives. Investigate and determine potential solutions and enhancements for the business using SAP technologies, internet technologies, and other information technology tools. Maintain business and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in technical societies as appropriate. Establish position as an effective SAP contact for the Aesculap organization. Proactively develop relationships with Center Valley personnel, including management and end-users. Respond to the expectations and needs of Center Valley Build credibility and trust with Aesculap personnel. Establish position as an effective, contributing member of the Aesculap SAP Work within the Aesculap SAP organization to manage and deliver SAP and IT solutions for the business. Work with Aesculap SAP team members in a team-work oriented environment that supports sharing of information and opportunities, acting in a manner that benefits the company and provides for the overall success of the Aesculap SAP team. Openly share ideas and seek advice from colleagues. Develop comprehensive project plans for producing deliverables and meeting management expectations. Implement solutions according to project plans. Effectively communicate accomplishments and issues to management in a timely manner. Other duties may be assigned Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Language and mathematical skills; reasoning ability: Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect date, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Qualifications Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required: B.A./B.S. in engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience. Experience with SAP version 4.6C or greater. 7-15 years experience in performing SAP configuration and solution delivery within the SD module and related order-to-cash areas. SAP ABAP programming experience including the use of ABAP, ABAP-Query, Function Modules, BAPIs, Userexits, and SAPScript desired. SAP BW and SIS Sales Information System experience desired. Desired: N/A While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com. Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. PI115085789
Nov 03, 2019
Aesculap Inc. SAP SD/SCM Applications Analyst US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-15244 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Information Technology Aesculap Inc. Overview Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of an ever-changing healthcare community. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap provides advanced technologies for general surgery, neurosurgery and closure technologies. Aesculap continues a proud heritage of leadership and responsiveness as we strive to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients’ lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: Configure and manage the SAP SD/SCM modules and related order-to-cash areas, Supply Chain Management, reporting systems, and other systems to support sales and order-to-cash business objectives and improve the operational efficiency and analysis of the sales organization. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Analyze, implement, support, and document optimal uses and configurations of the SAP SD/SCM Sales & Distribution module to support the business. Across the order-to-cash process, research, analyze, and evaluate present or proposed business procedures or problems to define the best SAP system solutions and map them to SAP Identify sales information and business requirements by interviewing and working with key business personnel. Configure systems to support these requirements. Provide maintenance, functional and transactional support to end-users for SAP and sales system usage. Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve business process or system application problems reported by end-users for these areas. Deliver SAP training programs for end-users for the SAP SD Sales & Distribution module and related areas. Represent the US division as our global competency center member for the SD/CRM competency center. Serve as a subject matter expert for the SD module. Analyze, implement, support, and document optimal uses and configurations of the Redwood Report2Web system and other sales related systems such as CRM tools and SFA sales force automation systems. Work with the business to implement, maintain, and administer field sales information systems and their integrations with SAP. Maintain, enhance and support the sales contract management system and other specialized sales areas within SAP. Implement analytics, scorecards, and oversight capabilities associated with the order-to-cash process. Improve the use and data integrity of information from SAP and BW reporting systems and other information technology tools used within the business. Support the sales division in sales and order-to-cash analysis. Work with the sales division to develop technical reports for collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends. Train end-users to utilize these reports. Develop SAP reports using ABAP, ABAP/Query, SIS, and BW to support business analysis and processes. Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values Secondary or peripheral job functions: Support the management of the sales and contracts organizations within the SAP Assist management with analyses of the market, competition, and company position in the market. Mentor sales SAP specialists (super users, reporting specialists and master data specialists). Support IT business initiatives. Investigate and determine potential solutions and enhancements for the business using SAP technologies, internet technologies, and other information technology tools. Maintain business and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in technical societies as appropriate. Establish position as an effective SAP contact for the Aesculap organization. Proactively develop relationships with Center Valley personnel, including management and end-users. Respond to the expectations and needs of Center Valley Build credibility and trust with Aesculap personnel. Establish position as an effective, contributing member of the Aesculap SAP Work within the Aesculap SAP organization to manage and deliver SAP and IT solutions for the business. Work with Aesculap SAP team members in a team-work oriented environment that supports sharing of information and opportunities, acting in a manner that benefits the company and provides for the overall success of the Aesculap SAP team. Openly share ideas and seek advice from colleagues. Develop comprehensive project plans for producing deliverables and meeting management expectations. Implement solutions according to project plans. Effectively communicate accomplishments and issues to management in a timely manner. Other duties may be assigned Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Language and mathematical skills; reasoning ability: Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect date, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Qualifications Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required: B.A./B.S. in engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience. Experience with SAP version 4.6C or greater. 7-15 years experience in performing SAP configuration and solution delivery within the SD module and related order-to-cash areas. SAP ABAP programming experience including the use of ABAP, ABAP-Query, Function Modules, BAPIs, Userexits, and SAPScript desired. SAP BW and SIS Sales Information System experience desired. Desired: N/A While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com. Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. PI115085789
Aesculap Inc.
Center Valley, Upper Saucon Township, PA, USA
Aesculap Inc. Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, Complaints US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-14953 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Quality Aesculap Inc. Overview Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of an ever-changing healthcare community. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap provides advanced technologies for general surgery, neurosurgery and closure technologies. Aesculap continues a proud heritage of leadership and responsiveness as we strive to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients’ lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: The Senior QA Specialist, Complaints, is responsible for verification of Complaint and MDR content, including determination of medical review escalation, within the Complaint Handling Unit. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Evaluates information received by AIC and AIS customers, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Aesculap Technical Services or any other source of product or service complaint. Enters information and data into complaint handling system as appropriate. Verifies that communication and investigation data is recorded in complaint files appropriately within the system. Evaluates complaints for adverse event reporting as applicable. Verifies decisions for “Vigilance report not required” determinations. Verifies comprehensive content of draft MDR reports prior to submission of Form 3500A to FDA. Within complaint system, acts as Safety Officer for adverse event reporting purposes. Based on assessed risks, coordinates the escalation to Medical Reviewer(s) for decisions regarding the potential for serious injuries. As applicable, communicates with sales representatives and customers to coordinate return of complaint product and obtain additional information as necessary. As applicable, evaluate returned complaint product and conduct follow up as required. Triggers local complaint investigations as appropriate (e.g., complaints on service repairs or loaner set distribution) and supports those investigations as requested. Monitors and reports on progress of complaint investigations from OEM, contract manufacturers or other third party suppliers. Monitors, evaluates, and reports on complaint product, and internal investigation. Runs complaint reports as requested. Trains personnel on complaint handling and adverse event reporting as required. Supports other Quality related activities as assigned. Acts as informal resource for colleagues with less experience Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values Other duties may be assigned Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Qualifications Required: Bachelors degree or higher in an applicable field (nursing, life sciences, or engineering). (BSN with nursing license preferred, RN with nursing license & Associate degree acceptable). Requires 4+ years’ experience documenting customer complaints(may be waived for applicant with Nursing License). Requires high level of attention to detail (for database entry and content review). Requires working knowledge of complaint database applications (SAP preferred) Requires working knowledge of document control systems (Bdocs preferred) Requires knowledge of 21 CFR 820 (Quality System Regulations), 21 CFR 803 (Medical Device Reporting) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Requires high level of computer proficiency. Requires good communication skills (over the telephone, in person, and in writing) Desired: Prefer 3+ years’ experience reviewing US Vigilance Reports (MDRs) within the medical device industry. Preferred: Internal Auditor certification (ASQ-CQA, or ISO 13485 lead auditor certification) Preferred: experience participating, and leading, CAPA investigations PI115085793
Nov 03, 2019
Aesculap Inc. Senior Quality Assurance Specialist, Complaints US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-14953 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Quality Aesculap Inc. Overview Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of an ever-changing healthcare community. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap provides advanced technologies for general surgery, neurosurgery and closure technologies. Aesculap continues a proud heritage of leadership and responsiveness as we strive to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients’ lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: The Senior QA Specialist, Complaints, is responsible for verification of Complaint and MDR content, including determination of medical review escalation, within the Complaint Handling Unit. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Evaluates information received by AIC and AIS customers, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Aesculap Technical Services or any other source of product or service complaint. Enters information and data into complaint handling system as appropriate. Verifies that communication and investigation data is recorded in complaint files appropriately within the system. Evaluates complaints for adverse event reporting as applicable. Verifies decisions for “Vigilance report not required” determinations. Verifies comprehensive content of draft MDR reports prior to submission of Form 3500A to FDA. Within complaint system, acts as Safety Officer for adverse event reporting purposes. Based on assessed risks, coordinates the escalation to Medical Reviewer(s) for decisions regarding the potential for serious injuries. As applicable, communicates with sales representatives and customers to coordinate return of complaint product and obtain additional information as necessary. As applicable, evaluate returned complaint product and conduct follow up as required. Triggers local complaint investigations as appropriate (e.g., complaints on service repairs or loaner set distribution) and supports those investigations as requested. Monitors and reports on progress of complaint investigations from OEM, contract manufacturers or other third party suppliers. Monitors, evaluates, and reports on complaint product, and internal investigation. Runs complaint reports as requested. Trains personnel on complaint handling and adverse event reporting as required. Supports other Quality related activities as assigned. Acts as informal resource for colleagues with less experience Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values Other duties may be assigned Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Qualifications Required: Bachelors degree or higher in an applicable field (nursing, life sciences, or engineering). (BSN with nursing license preferred, RN with nursing license & Associate degree acceptable). Requires 4+ years’ experience documenting customer complaints(may be waived for applicant with Nursing License). Requires high level of attention to detail (for database entry and content review). Requires working knowledge of complaint database applications (SAP preferred) Requires working knowledge of document control systems (Bdocs preferred) Requires knowledge of 21 CFR 820 (Quality System Regulations), 21 CFR 803 (Medical Device Reporting) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Requires high level of computer proficiency. Requires good communication skills (over the telephone, in person, and in writing) Desired: Prefer 3+ years’ experience reviewing US Vigilance Reports (MDRs) within the medical device industry. Preferred: Internal Auditor certification (ASQ-CQA, or ISO 13485 lead auditor certification) Preferred: experience participating, and leading, CAPA investigations PI115085793
Aesculap Inc.
Center Valley, Upper Saucon Township, PA, USA
Aesculap Inc. Contract Specialist US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-15384 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Other Aesculap Inc. Overview Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of an ever-changing healthcare community. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap provides advanced technologies for general surgery, neurosurgery and closure technologies. Aesculap continues a proud heritage of leadership and responsiveness as we strive to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients’ lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: Responsible for preparation, coordination, and tracking of competitive bids, proposals, quotes, and requests for information meeting the requirements of the customer and according guidelines established by the company. The accuracy of the work directly affects the efficiency and credibility of the department as well as the overall organization. The work requires daily interaction with various internal departments such as sales, marketing, legal, customer support , contract coordinators, contract analysis, and finance teams. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Prepare and coordinate all competitive bid/proposal requests, to include, GPO, Service, Repair, Installment Sale, International, Inter-Company, Purchase and Sale requests, Evaluation Agreements, Contract renewals, Contract Amendments, and Courtesy Pricing requests. Work with corporate accounts team, marketing dept., and legal team to properly interpret request requirements, analyze data and prepare response according to guidelines within required time frame. Prepare request summary for each proposal and distribute to appropriate personnel for review, input and approval. Act as liaison between requestor and other department personnel to collect required data/information for the response. Prepare components for request, review terms and conditions, product pricing, description, manufacturing data, composition of product and packaging information. Business Associate information, Supplier questionnaire, complete other required documents and submit request package. Request and distribute business and usage reports relevant to business request. Research competitive selling environment to assist in determining bid pricing. Provide related contract pricing and cross-referencing information to the sales field for review and evaluation. Compose a variety of correspondence. Implement contract awards, verify pricing, GPO Affiliation, Membership, Account/Customer Listing all corresponding terms and conditions for accuracy and enter data into SAP and Contract management system. Interpret and enforce contract related policies and procedures such as payment of Admin Fees and rebates and set up appropriate accruals. Record and file data pertaining to the request for tracking and follow-up. Research, respond to, and process contract pricing discrepancies submitted from customers or the sales field. Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values Other duties may be assigned Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Contribute to creating a climate of trust, ethics, and accountability by effectively seeking out and accepting feedback from others. Possess the ability to exceed expectations with the customer in mind and take responsibility for driving key results as well as empower others to achieve desired outcomes. Demonstrate behaviors that drive efficiency by understanding and improving processes as well as sharing best practices. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Qualifications Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires three + years of contract experience. Experience in medical industry, hospital purchasing, or surgical instruments helpful. Requires advanced experience in Microsoft Office and SAP proficiency preferred. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.. Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. PI115085797
Nov 03, 2019
Aesculap Inc. Contract Specialist US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-15384 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Other Aesculap Inc. Overview Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of an ever-changing healthcare community. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap provides advanced technologies for general surgery, neurosurgery and closure technologies. Aesculap continues a proud heritage of leadership and responsiveness as we strive to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients’ lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: Responsible for preparation, coordination, and tracking of competitive bids, proposals, quotes, and requests for information meeting the requirements of the customer and according guidelines established by the company. The accuracy of the work directly affects the efficiency and credibility of the department as well as the overall organization. The work requires daily interaction with various internal departments such as sales, marketing, legal, customer support , contract coordinators, contract analysis, and finance teams. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Prepare and coordinate all competitive bid/proposal requests, to include, GPO, Service, Repair, Installment Sale, International, Inter-Company, Purchase and Sale requests, Evaluation Agreements, Contract renewals, Contract Amendments, and Courtesy Pricing requests. Work with corporate accounts team, marketing dept., and legal team to properly interpret request requirements, analyze data and prepare response according to guidelines within required time frame. Prepare request summary for each proposal and distribute to appropriate personnel for review, input and approval. Act as liaison between requestor and other department personnel to collect required data/information for the response. Prepare components for request, review terms and conditions, product pricing, description, manufacturing data, composition of product and packaging information. Business Associate information, Supplier questionnaire, complete other required documents and submit request package. Request and distribute business and usage reports relevant to business request. Research competitive selling environment to assist in determining bid pricing. Provide related contract pricing and cross-referencing information to the sales field for review and evaluation. Compose a variety of correspondence. Implement contract awards, verify pricing, GPO Affiliation, Membership, Account/Customer Listing all corresponding terms and conditions for accuracy and enter data into SAP and Contract management system. Interpret and enforce contract related policies and procedures such as payment of Admin Fees and rebates and set up appropriate accruals. Record and file data pertaining to the request for tracking and follow-up. Research, respond to, and process contract pricing discrepancies submitted from customers or the sales field. Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values Other duties may be assigned Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Contribute to creating a climate of trust, ethics, and accountability by effectively seeking out and accepting feedback from others. Possess the ability to exceed expectations with the customer in mind and take responsibility for driving key results as well as empower others to achieve desired outcomes. Demonstrate behaviors that drive efficiency by understanding and improving processes as well as sharing best practices. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Qualifications Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires three + years of contract experience. Experience in medical industry, hospital purchasing, or surgical instruments helpful. Requires advanced experience in Microsoft Office and SAP proficiency preferred. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.. Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. PI115085797
Aesculap Inc.
Center Valley, Upper Saucon Township, PA, USA
Aesculap Inc. SAP SD/SCM Applications Analyst US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-15244 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Information Technology Aesculap Inc. Overview Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of an ever-changing healthcare community. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap provides advanced technologies for general surgery, neurosurgery and closure technologies. Aesculap continues a proud heritage of leadership and responsiveness as we strive to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients’ lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: Configure and manage the SAP SD/SCM modules and related order-to-cash areas, Supply Chain Management, reporting systems, and other systems to support sales and order-to-cash business objectives and improve the operational efficiency and analysis of the sales organization. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Analyze, implement, support, and document optimal uses and configurations of the SAP SD/SCM Sales & Distribution module to support the business. Across the order-to-cash process, research, analyze, and evaluate present or proposed business procedures or problems to define the best SAP system solutions and map them to SAP Identify sales information and business requirements by interviewing and working with key business personnel. Configure systems to support these requirements. Provide maintenance, functional and transactional support to end-users for SAP and sales system usage. Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve business process or system application problems reported by end-users for these areas. Deliver SAP training programs for end-users for the SAP SD Sales & Distribution module and related areas. Represent the US division as our global competency center member for the SD/CRM competency center. Serve as a subject matter expert for the SD module. Analyze, implement, support, and document optimal uses and configurations of the Redwood Report2Web system and other sales related systems such as CRM tools and SFA sales force automation systems. Work with the business to implement, maintain, and administer field sales information systems and their integrations with SAP. Maintain, enhance and support the sales contract management system and other specialized sales areas within SAP. Implement analytics, scorecards, and oversight capabilities associated with the order-to-cash process. Improve the use and data integrity of information from SAP and BW reporting systems and other information technology tools used within the business. Support the sales division in sales and order-to-cash analysis. Work with the sales division to develop technical reports for collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends. Train end-users to utilize these reports. Develop SAP reports using ABAP, ABAP/Query, SIS, and BW to support business analysis and processes. Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values Secondary or peripheral job functions: Support the management of the sales and contracts organizations within the SAP Assist management with analyses of the market, competition, and company position in the market. Mentor sales SAP specialists (super users, reporting specialists and master data specialists). Support IT business initiatives. Investigate and determine potential solutions and enhancements for the business using SAP technologies, internet technologies, and other information technology tools. Maintain business and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in technical societies as appropriate. Establish position as an effective SAP contact for the Aesculap organization. Proactively develop relationships with Center Valley personnel, including management and end-users. Respond to the expectations and needs of Center Valley Build credibility and trust with Aesculap personnel. Establish position as an effective, contributing member of the Aesculap SAP Work within the Aesculap SAP organization to manage and deliver SAP and IT solutions for the business. Work with Aesculap SAP team members in a team-work oriented environment that supports sharing of information and opportunities, acting in a manner that benefits the company and provides for the overall success of the Aesculap SAP team. Openly share ideas and seek advice from colleagues. Develop comprehensive project plans for producing deliverables and meeting management expectations. Implement solutions according to project plans. Effectively communicate accomplishments and issues to management in a timely manner. Other duties may be assigned Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Language and mathematical skills; reasoning ability: Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect date, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Qualifications Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required: B.A./B.S. in engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience. Experience with SAP version 4.6C or greater. 7-15 years experience in performing SAP configuration and solution delivery within the SD module and related order-to-cash areas. SAP ABAP programming experience including the use of ABAP, ABAP-Query, Function Modules, BAPIs, Userexits, and SAPScript desired. SAP BW and SIS Sales Information System experience desired. Desired: N/A While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com. Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. PI114920588
Oct 29, 2019
Aesculap Inc. SAP SD/SCM Applications Analyst US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-15244 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Information Technology Aesculap Inc. Overview Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of an ever-changing healthcare community. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap provides advanced technologies for general surgery, neurosurgery and closure technologies. Aesculap continues a proud heritage of leadership and responsiveness as we strive to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients’ lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: Configure and manage the SAP SD/SCM modules and related order-to-cash areas, Supply Chain Management, reporting systems, and other systems to support sales and order-to-cash business objectives and improve the operational efficiency and analysis of the sales organization. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Analyze, implement, support, and document optimal uses and configurations of the SAP SD/SCM Sales & Distribution module to support the business. Across the order-to-cash process, research, analyze, and evaluate present or proposed business procedures or problems to define the best SAP system solutions and map them to SAP Identify sales information and business requirements by interviewing and working with key business personnel. Configure systems to support these requirements. Provide maintenance, functional and transactional support to end-users for SAP and sales system usage. Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve business process or system application problems reported by end-users for these areas. Deliver SAP training programs for end-users for the SAP SD Sales & Distribution module and related areas. Represent the US division as our global competency center member for the SD/CRM competency center. Serve as a subject matter expert for the SD module. Analyze, implement, support, and document optimal uses and configurations of the Redwood Report2Web system and other sales related systems such as CRM tools and SFA sales force automation systems. Work with the business to implement, maintain, and administer field sales information systems and their integrations with SAP. Maintain, enhance and support the sales contract management system and other specialized sales areas within SAP. Implement analytics, scorecards, and oversight capabilities associated with the order-to-cash process. Improve the use and data integrity of information from SAP and BW reporting systems and other information technology tools used within the business. Support the sales division in sales and order-to-cash analysis. Work with the sales division to develop technical reports for collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends. Train end-users to utilize these reports. Develop SAP reports using ABAP, ABAP/Query, SIS, and BW to support business analysis and processes. Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values Secondary or peripheral job functions: Support the management of the sales and contracts organizations within the SAP Assist management with analyses of the market, competition, and company position in the market. Mentor sales SAP specialists (super users, reporting specialists and master data specialists). Support IT business initiatives. Investigate and determine potential solutions and enhancements for the business using SAP technologies, internet technologies, and other information technology tools. Maintain business and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in technical societies as appropriate. Establish position as an effective SAP contact for the Aesculap organization. Proactively develop relationships with Center Valley personnel, including management and end-users. Respond to the expectations and needs of Center Valley Build credibility and trust with Aesculap personnel. Establish position as an effective, contributing member of the Aesculap SAP Work within the Aesculap SAP organization to manage and deliver SAP and IT solutions for the business. Work with Aesculap SAP team members in a team-work oriented environment that supports sharing of information and opportunities, acting in a manner that benefits the company and provides for the overall success of the Aesculap SAP team. Openly share ideas and seek advice from colleagues. Develop comprehensive project plans for producing deliverables and meeting management expectations. Implement solutions according to project plans. Effectively communicate accomplishments and issues to management in a timely manner. Other duties may be assigned Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Language and mathematical skills; reasoning ability: Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect date, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Qualifications Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required: B.A./B.S. in engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience. Experience with SAP version 4.6C or greater. 7-15 years experience in performing SAP configuration and solution delivery within the SD module and related order-to-cash areas. SAP ABAP programming experience including the use of ABAP, ABAP-Query, Function Modules, BAPIs, Userexits, and SAPScript desired. SAP BW and SIS Sales Information System experience desired. Desired: N/A While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com. Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. PI114920588
Aesculap Inc.
Center Valley, Upper Saucon Township, PA, USA
Aesculap Inc. Contract Specialist US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-15384 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Other Aesculap Inc. Overview Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of an ever-changing healthcare community. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap provides advanced technologies for general surgery, neurosurgery and closure technologies. Aesculap continues a proud heritage of leadership and responsiveness as we strive to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients’ lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: Responsible for preparation, coordination, and tracking of competitive bids, proposals, quotes, and requests for information meeting the requirements of the customer and according guidelines established by the company. The accuracy of the work directly affects the efficiency and credibility of the department as well as the overall organization. The work requires daily interaction with various internal departments such as sales, marketing, legal, customer support , contract coordinators, contract analysis, and finance teams. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Prepare and coordinate all competitive bid/proposal requests, to include, GPO, Service, Repair, Installment Sale, International, Inter-Company, Purchase and Sale requests, Evaluation Agreements, Contract renewals, Contract Amendments, and Courtesy Pricing requests. Work with corporate accounts team, marketing dept., and legal team to properly interpret request requirements, analyze data and prepare response according to guidelines within required time frame. Prepare request summary for each proposal and distribute to appropriate personnel for review, input and approval. Act as liaison between requestor and other department personnel to collect required data/information for the response. Prepare components for request, review terms and conditions, product pricing, description, manufacturing data, composition of product and packaging information. Business Associate information, Supplier questionnaire, complete other required documents and submit request package. Request and distribute business and usage reports relevant to business request. Research competitive selling environment to assist in determining bid pricing. Provide related contract pricing and cross-referencing information to the sales field for review and evaluation. Compose a variety of correspondence. Implement contract awards, verify pricing, GPO Affiliation, Membership, Account/Customer Listing all corresponding terms and conditions for accuracy and enter data into SAP and Contract management system. Interpret and enforce contract related policies and procedures such as payment of Admin Fees and rebates and set up appropriate accruals. Record and file data pertaining to the request for tracking and follow-up. Research, respond to, and process contract pricing discrepancies submitted from customers or the sales field. Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values Other duties may be assigned Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Contribute to creating a climate of trust, ethics, and accountability by effectively seeking out and accepting feedback from others. Possess the ability to exceed expectations with the customer in mind and take responsibility for driving key results as well as empower others to achieve desired outcomes. Demonstrate behaviors that drive efficiency by understanding and improving processes as well as sharing best practices. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Qualifications Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires three + years of contract experience. Experience in medical industry, hospital purchasing, or surgical instruments helpful. Requires advanced experience in Microsoft Office and SAP proficiency preferred. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.. Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. PI114758829
Oct 23, 2019
Aesculap Inc. Contract Specialist US-PA-Center Valley Job ID: 2019-15384 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Other Aesculap Inc. Overview Aesculap, Inc., a B. Braun company, is part of a 180-year-old global organization focused on meeting the needs of an ever-changing healthcare community. Through close collaboration with its customers, Aesculap provides advanced technologies for general surgery, neurosurgery and closure technologies. Aesculap continues a proud heritage of leadership and responsiveness as we strive to deliver products and services that improve the quality of patients’ lives. Responsibilities Position Summary: Responsible for preparation, coordination, and tracking of competitive bids, proposals, quotes, and requests for information meeting the requirements of the customer and according guidelines established by the company. The accuracy of the work directly affects the efficiency and credibility of the department as well as the overall organization. The work requires daily interaction with various internal departments such as sales, marketing, legal, customer support , contract coordinators, contract analysis, and finance teams. Responsibilities: Essential Duties Prepare and coordinate all competitive bid/proposal requests, to include, GPO, Service, Repair, Installment Sale, International, Inter-Company, Purchase and Sale requests, Evaluation Agreements, Contract renewals, Contract Amendments, and Courtesy Pricing requests. Work with corporate accounts team, marketing dept., and legal team to properly interpret request requirements, analyze data and prepare response according to guidelines within required time frame. Prepare request summary for each proposal and distribute to appropriate personnel for review, input and approval. Act as liaison between requestor and other department personnel to collect required data/information for the response. Prepare components for request, review terms and conditions, product pricing, description, manufacturing data, composition of product and packaging information. Business Associate information, Supplier questionnaire, complete other required documents and submit request package. Request and distribute business and usage reports relevant to business request. Research competitive selling environment to assist in determining bid pricing. Provide related contract pricing and cross-referencing information to the sales field for review and evaluation. Compose a variety of correspondence. Implement contract awards, verify pricing, GPO Affiliation, Membership, Account/Customer Listing all corresponding terms and conditions for accuracy and enter data into SAP and Contract management system. Interpret and enforce contract related policies and procedures such as payment of Admin Fees and rebates and set up appropriate accruals. Record and file data pertaining to the request for tracking and follow-up. Research, respond to, and process contract pricing discrepancies submitted from customers or the sales field. Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values Other duties may be assigned Expertise: Knowledge & Skills Contribute to creating a climate of trust, ethics, and accountability by effectively seeking out and accepting feedback from others. Possess the ability to exceed expectations with the customer in mind and take responsibility for driving key results as well as empower others to achieve desired outcomes. Demonstrate behaviors that drive efficiency by understanding and improving processes as well as sharing best practices. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Qualifications Expertise: Qualifications-Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires three + years of contract experience. Experience in medical industry, hospital purchasing, or surgical instruments helpful. Requires advanced experience in Microsoft Office and SAP proficiency preferred. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.. Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services. PI114758829