Senior Healthcare Contracts Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Healthcare Contracts Specialist located in the United States to join a partner company. This role is perfect for a seasoned contracts professional who operates at the convergence of legal processes, healthcare, and strategic business objectives. The incumbent will be entrusted with leading the creation, examination, negotiation, and ongoing management of complex commercial contracts that underpin essential healthcare solutions.

This position requires collaboration with various functional teams such as Sales, Operations, Finance, IT, Compliance, and senior leadership. The role emphasizes improving contracting workflows, mitigating risk, and supporting business growth through compliant and practical agreements in a dynamic, innovative environment. This fully remote opportunity offers independent work dynamics, flexibility, and the ability to impact healthcare advancements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare, evaluate, modify, and negotiate intricate commercial agreements, including master service agreements, vendor contracts, healthcare-specific contracts, data-sharing arrangements, statements of work, contract amendments, renewals, and confidentiality agreements.
• Create precise contract language and revisions utilizing authorized templates, standard clauses, negotiation guides, and internal legal advisories.
• Assess non-standard contractual terms, resolve straightforward negotiations autonomously, and escalate complex legal, compliance, or commercial risks as needed.
• Serve as the main contact for assigned contract matters and facilitate swift contract completion company-wide.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, IT, Compliance, and executive teams to deliver prompt contracting solutions.
• Offer expert advice on contract terms, risk sharing, negotiation tactics, and process enhancements.
• Assist in refining contract templates, standard clauses, fallback positions, and negotiation structures.
• Ensure contract documentation is thorough, well-maintained, and supports lifecycle management processes.
• Identify and recommend improvements in contract workflows, standardization, risk management, and efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Paralegal Studies, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years progressive experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing complex commercial contracts.
• Proven capability to handle contract negotiations independently with various stakeholders including customers, vendors, and business partners.
• Strong skills in interpreting, drafting, and negotiating sophisticated legal and commercial agreements.
• In-depth understanding of contract law principles, risk allocation, and commercial negotiation techniques.
• Experienced in detecting legal, operational, financial, and compliance risks within contracts and offering pragmatic solutions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, adept at crafting refined contract language and liaising effectively with business units.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and operate with minimal supervision.
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Word, including redlining, Track Changes, document comparison, formatting, and managing intricate documents.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) software and document management systems.
• Preferred qualifications include experience negotiating healthcare-related contracts (such as payer, provider, vendor, technology, data-sharing, and Business Associate Agreements) and professional certifications like Paralegal certification, NCMA contract management certification, or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Benefits and Perks

• Work remotely with company-supplied equipment.
• Flexible schedule supporting productivity and work-life balance.
• Competitive healthcare plans including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to health support services and wellness programs.
• Options for Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan featuring company matching with immediate vesting.
• Generous paid time off policy including vacation, sick leave, and recognized company holidays.
• Paid parental leave for maternity and paternity.
• Employee Assistance Program providing counseling, referrals, and support services.
• Pet insurance availability.
• Discounts on phone plans, car rentals, and computers.
• Opportunities for community engagement including paid volunteer time.
• A chance to contribute to innovative healthcare efforts within a mission-driven environment.