Commercial Contracts Manager

ABOUT VITURA HEALTH LIMITED

At Vitura Health Limited, we’re focused on creating emerging therapeutic products and digital health solutions that connect and strengthen the ecosystem between patients, prescribers, pharmacists, and suppliers. 

Vitura’s operations include technology enabled healthcare management, distribution, and education, as well as quality medications that are delivered through our strategically aligned portfolio of brands, including Doctors On Demand, CanView, CDA Clinics, Cannadoc, Burleigh Heads Cannabis, Adaya and Cortexa.

Collectively, we’re committed to empowering the lives of Australians through education, and by actively engaging in new and innovative ways, to help the medical industry evolve for the better.

Vitura Health Limited is an ASX listed company.

BENEFITS

• Live and work in the Gold Coast, 20 minutes from the surf break
• Changing the lives of our patients
• Young, vibrant and ambitious team
• Rare opportunity to work in one of the world’s fastest growing industries
• Car allowance and incentives
• Hybrid role

ROLE SUMMARY 

As a Commercial Contracts Manager, you will be a pivotal part of our dynamic commercial team, responsible for the management and negotiations of Commercial Contracts with both suppliers and customers. This role demands a keen understanding of our company's strategy, values, and goals, ensuring that all contracts align with these principles. The position requires proactive monitoring, compliance management, risk identification and mitigation, and a continuous drive for contract improvement. Collaboration with the legal team, leveraging technology solutions, data, and analytics, will be crucial to streamline processes and optimize contract management.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / TASKS

Without limitation, your responsibilities and duties include each of the following:

• Lead the commercial contract pipeline and lifecycles across the commercial and distribution areas of the business for suppliers and customers with adherence to strict deadlines.
• Engage with suppliers and customers throughout the negotiation and contract handover stages of onboarding, offboarding, or any mid cycle variations needed.
• Ensure that all contracts align with the company's strategic objectives, values, and goals.
• Summarise and present each new contract and its key terms to all relevant internal stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate contract-related information to internal stakeholders, including any changes or emphasis of key terms.
• Proactively monitor and manage ongoing active contract compliance.
• Proactively manage secure contract document storage and version control with the relevant systems.
• Identify potential areas of non-compliance within active contracts and develop strategies for resolution.
• Identify and assess risks associated with Commercial Contracts to develop and implement strategies to mitigate and manage contractual risks.
• Implement a process of continuous contract improvement, identifying areas for optimization and efficiency gains which could include process or systems improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contract management processes. This includes a close relationship with the commercial and legal teams.
• Leverage technology solutions to enhance contract management efficiency and customer experience.
• Utilize data and analytics to make informed decisions and minimize delays in contract processes.
• Facilitate discussions that include relevant managers to resolve any issues arising during the contract lifecycle.
• Advance contracts efficiency, speed, and conversion, identify gaps, achieve results, and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating VIT values and leadership attributes.
• Other tasks as directed by the CEO and / or CRO.

REQUIREMENTS / KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 3+ years of experience in similar role.
• Proven experience in commercial contract management, with a track record of successful contract management and negotiations valued at over $10m.
• Related tertiary qualification.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Tech savvy with advanced computer processing skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Kind and compassionate with a firm but fair approach.
• A good sense of humour and can bring an element of fun to the role.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and analytics for decision-making.
• Thrives under pressure.

Highly regarded:

• Demonstrated experience in negotiating and managing Commercial Contracts.
• Prior relatable experience and understanding in contract and commercial law.
• Medical / Pharmaceutical / Distribution background will be favored.
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with contracts.
• Track record of implementing continuous improvement initiatives in contract management processes.
• Familiarity with contract management software and a willingness to adopt and leverage technology for process improvement.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey contract-related information to internal stakeholders.

Other items required:

• Australian working rights for at least 3 years
• Clean criminal record – National Police Check requirement
• Unrestricted full drivers’ license.