Oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, storing, and monitoring of contracts
Help build and maintain contract templates and standard clauses to ensure consistency and legal compliance
Manage 3rd party sourcing of critical products & services for the FoC, template development for Request for Proposals (RFPs), and final vendor due diligence, scoring and general selection support
Manage various external Legal relationships and consult with appropriate legal counsel on complex contractual terms or language modifications
Develop, document and implement the FoC's contract administration related policies & procedures
Manage contract onboarding and termination processes
Partner with Business Owners in monitoring & assessing the performance of the FoC’s key/critical Vendors and ensuring adherence to SLA’s and other contractual conditions
Lead or support the deployment and ongoing management of a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system
Drive adoption, training, and process redesign around CLM technology
Utilize AI-based contract review to identify risks, flag anomalies, and accelerate contract review
Serve as a liaison between Legal, Finance, Compliance, IT, and business stakeholders
Ensure contracts comply with applicable healthcare laws and regulations
Track and report on key contract metrics such as turnaround time, renewal dates, compliance rates, and risk profiles
Hire, train, coach, counsel, and evaluate performance of direct reports.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in business, healthcare management, or related field
2+ years of supervisory experience leading a team
Experience developing RFPs, negotiating terms, drafting contracts, and managing the full contract lifecycle
Proficiency in interpreting financial models and analyses
Experience negotiating technology and commercial transactions, including Cloud/SaaS and software licensing
Experience with Federal and State contracting preferred
Budget management experience preferred
Strong alignment to organizational values, demonstrating sound judgment, flexibility, discretion, and confidentiality
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and related software
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while independently managing multiple priorities
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate at all levels and escalate risks in a solutions-oriented manner
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading for accuracy
Knowledge of data privacy and security requirements related to contracts
Sound business judgment with the ability to escalate legal issues appropriately
Ability to work cross-functionally and partner with FoC Business Owners to drive contracts to completion
Experience with ServiceNow preferred
High attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract lifecycle managementcontract draftingcontract negotiationRFP developmentfinancial model interpretationCloud/SaaS transactionssoftware licensingdata privacy requirementscontract compliancecontract metrics tracking

Soft Skills

leadershipstakeholder managementcommunicationjudgmentflexibilitydiscretionconfidentialityattention to detailinterpersonal skillsproblem-solving