Contract and Vendor Management Intern

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Company

Mallinckrodt is a company united around a central pursuit - improving outcomes for underserved patients with severe and critical conditions. As a purpose-driven organization with a broad network and relentless determination, we create products, delivery systems and solutions for patients whose needs have not been met.

Mallinckrodt is a global business consisting of multiple wholly owned subsidiaries that develop, manufacture, market and distribute specialty and generic pharmaceutical products and therapies. With locations in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia, culture is one of the most important aspects of our organization. Who we are at the core of our company - how we think, feel and work together means everything. We are anchored in our values of Patient Centricity, Innovation, Collaboration and Integrity.

The Company's Specialty Brands reportable segment's areas of focus include autoimmune and rare diseases in specialty areas like neurology, rheumatology, hepatology, nephrology, pulmonology, ophthalmology and oncology; immunotherapy and neonatal respiratory critical care therapies; analgesics; gastrointestinal products. Its Specialty Generics reportable segment includes specialty generic drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients. We are focused on listening for needs and delivering solutions. We provide medicines to address unmet patient needs, stemming from 155 years of using our unique strengths, experience and expertise to help improve people's lives.

We know that we contribute to something that matters because we make quality products that impact patient lives. We have built an inclusive community and recognize the importance of every employee as a whole person - inside and outside of work. Our dynamic work environment provides unique experiences for employees to grow and develop.

We are moving forward - come with us.

The Program

Mallinckrodt is offering an 11-week internship program, which provides an immersive experience in the world of pharmaceuticals. As an MNK Intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful and impactful work that compliments the degree you are pursuing. Here, you will be able to apply what you've learned in the classroom to a corporate environment. In addition, our internship program is designed to include networking opportunities across the company, professional development workshops, and community service.

Mallinckrodt is united around our mission - Listening for needs. Delivering solutions. Join us to get a sense of what it's like to work at Mallinckrodt and gain the real-world experience you are seeking.

Summary

• The Contract and Vendor Management Intern is an entry-level role that reports to the Director, Contract and Vendor Management and will be involved in auditing and analyzing vendor contracts, generating spend reports, supporting the implementation of the new CLM system, and ensuring smooth integration of current tools with the new systems. The Intern will gain hands-on experience in data analysis, contract management, and project coordination. The Intern will liaise cross-functionally with colleagues in RDSO, R&D, Procurement and Legal. The role may involve participation in RDSO projects or initiatives and will assist in developing dashboards to assess R&D vendor contract status.

Essential Functions

• Analysis of R&D Vendor Contracts

oAudit PO vs. Contract Terms:
*Verify open Purchase Orders (POs) align with contract terms, i.e., payment terms,

expiration date and contract value.
*Monitor and ensure timely closure of POs.
* Analyze remaining PO balances and track expiration dates.
* Ensure all financial trackers are current and accurate.

• Generate Dashboards:

oSupport the creation and updating of dashboards by department, vendor, category, and

dollar amount.
oAnalyze data to identify trends and insights.

• New Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) System Support

oAudit R&D Contracts
*Identify unassigned R&D contracts in the Ariba system and ensure proper tracking

and assignment.
*Verify that all open R&D contracts are included in the new CLM system.

• Process Support

oAssist in building dashboard reports to support R&D contract management and financial

tracking.
oHelp identify and develop process guidelines.

• Assist With Tool Alignment and Integration

oAlign Smartsheet with the new CLM system if appropriate.
oEnsure unassigned R&D contracts in Ariba are uploaded accurately in CLM.
oHelp in integrating external tools, such as Spotfire, and identify other potential applications

for improved functionality.

• Support/Documentation of New Tools

oDocument and update internal processes and tools related to the new CLM system.
oAssist in identifying underutilized features within the CLM system and recommend

opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

Education / Experience / Skills:

• Education

oCurrently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Business, Finance, Project

Management, Data Science/Analytics, or a related field.

• Experience

oThis internship does not require formal work experience; we value a strong academic back

ground and a willingness to learn.

• Skills

oStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
oExcellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
oProficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) and basic data visualization.
oFamiliarity with contract management systems (e.g., Ariba, Smartsheet) is a plus.
oAbility to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across teams.
oProactive, self-starter with a strong desire to learn and contribute to project goals.

Organizational Relationship/Scope:

• Reports to Director, Contract and Vendor Management.

• This is a hybrid position with two days on site in our Bridgewater, NJ office.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.