Contract Management and Negotiation

Overview

This role serves as an individual contributor responsible for leading the development, negotiation, interpretation, and administration of contracts and contract governance across the enterprise. The position partners with legal, procurement, HR, and business stakeholders to manage contractual risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and support standardized contract practices aligned to organizational and client objectives.

The organization is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Associate Manager Contracts to support a U.S.-based healthcare technology and services organization focused on contracts with state and local governments as well as commercial entities.

This role is strictly involved in the development of the product and does not involve access to Protected Health Information (PHI) & Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or any secured/confidential client data.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of state agreements, including:
  • Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
  • Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Amendments and Change Orders
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Teaming Agreements
  • Software, SaaS, and technology agreements
  • Vendor and subcontractor agreements
  • State, local and commercial healthcare-related services agreements
• Lead contract negotiations with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and business partners.
• Analyze contractual risks and provide management with suggestions for risk-mitigation strategies.
• Interpret contract provisions and provide clear guidance to internal legal and contract team members regarding rights, obligations, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with U.S.-based contract managers, attorneys, and business leaders to resolve legal, commercial, operational, and compliance issues.
• Support bid and procurement activities, including performing proposal and contract reviews associated with RFPs and government healthcare opportunities.
• Ensure contracts comply with corporate policies, applicable laws, healthcare regulations, privacy requirements, and contracting standards.
• Maintain accurate contract records and manage contracts through contract lifecycle management systems.
• Track key contractual obligations, deliverables, renewals, notices, and expiration dates.
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on contract processes and risk management.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external business partners and serve as a trusted advisor to the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree (e.g., JD or MBA) preferred.
• 18+ years of experience in contracts management, legal operations, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of US contract law, regulatory compliance, and risk management principles.
• Ability to independently review, negotiate, and manage complex agreements and influence stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and summarizing contracts and associated risks with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with U.S.-based executives and legal professionals.
• Strong ability to identify, interpret, and summarize contractual terms and explain legal and business implications to legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and contract lifecycle management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. healthcare, healthcare technology, managed care, health plan, or Medicaid-related contracts.
• Familiarity with healthcare privacy, data security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting U.S. state government contracts, healthcare procurements, or large-scale outsourcing agreements.
• Experience working within a multinational or global organization supporting U.S.-based operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified.

Location

• Remote
• Work hours: 6:30 PM to 3:30 AM (IST)