Contract Manager – Med Surg

Medtronic

Contract Manager leading a team of contract analysts for Medtronic’s Medical Surgical portfolio. Ensuring high-quality contract execution and alignment with organizational priorities.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeLafayette • Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $122,400 - $183,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract lifecycle management, including drafting, negotiation, and compliance with legal and company standards. Proven ability to lead and develop teams while driving process improvements and supporting decision-making through data analysis.

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Contract Lifecycle ManagementContract Drafting and RedliningTeam Leadership and MentoringCPQ Tools FamiliarityContinuous Improvement Experience

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationContract AdministrationProposal PreparationBid DevelopmentPricing AnalysisPerformance Requirement EvaluationContractual Risk AssessmentData AnalysisDeal StructuringCommercial Operations

Soft Skills

CoachingInfluencingCollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceExcelCPQ Tools

Industry Keywords

Legal OperationsContract ManagementCommercial AnalyticsLeanSix Sigma

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop a team of ~8 contract analysts across varying experience levels
Oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, redlining, negotiation support, execution, and administration
Partner with Sales teams to translate negotiated deal terms into structured, customer-ready contracts
Review contract terms to ensure alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Support contract-related activities including proposal preparation, bid development, and contract negotiation
Evaluate contract components such as pricing, delivery schedules, and performance requirements for accuracy and completeness
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risks, obligations, and rights
Maintain and analyze contract data and documentation to support decision-making and historical tracking
Drive process consistency and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in contracting workflows
Provide tactical and operational leadership within the contracting function

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience (or 3+ with advanced degree) in contracting, legal operations, commercial operations, or a related field
Experience supporting or leading contract development and negotiation processes
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, or influence others
Experience with contract drafting, redlining, and deal structuring
Familiarity with CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) tools
Experience working with Salesforce and/or Excel-based processes
Exposure to pricing, quoting, or commercial analytics
Continuous improvement experience (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)