Lead Contract Specialist

Overview

The Lead Contract Specialist provides strategic, time-sensitive contracting support for the Operating Room (OR) Renovation business within the Communications unit. This role focuses on managing business and legal risks, enabling opportunities, improving processes, and supporting commercial excellence. While this is a remote position, there is a strong preference for candidates located near Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, review, and negotiate OR Renovation contracts on behalf of the Communications business unit
• Provide timely support to internal and external customers in a fast-paced environment
• Advise internal stakeholders on contracting, legal, finance, and business strategies, as well as company policies and procedures
• Identify business and legal risks, propose mitigation solutions, escalate issues for legal review as appropriate, and represent the organization's interests professionally
• Demonstrate strong negotiation skills, including direct negotiations with customers, general contractors, subcontractors, and other third parties
• Build and maintain strong relationships within the Global Quality Operations (GQO) organization and the Global Legal and Compliance function
• Exercise sound judgment in identifying and escalating issues to management
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the OR Renovation organization and the Communications business unit
• Monitor and track contract-related matters and proactively provide updates
• Identify and assist in executing system or process improvements that increase efficiency, compliance, or reduce costs
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for OR Renovation contracts and act as the primary contact for first-pass reviews of contractual documents requiring legal review
• Partner with attorneys to develop and deliver formal education programs, classes, and events, including content creation and presentations on legal and contract management topics
• Establish and maintain relationships with key business stakeholders to ensure alignment
• Collaborate with attorneys in developing new contract templates
• Take on additional responsibility to review non-commercial contracts for the Endoscopy division as time permits

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience supporting contracts related to construction, renovation, facility installation, capital equipment, or project-based work
• Experience identifying and implementing contracting, workflow, or process improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting healthcare, medical device, hospital, operating room, or other regulated environments
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Sales, Operations, Project Management, or commercial teams
• Experience drafting and reviewing documentation
• Experience with direct contract negotiations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with Salesforce

Compensation & Benefits

United States Pay Ranges:

• USN: $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual
• US5: $93,800 - $156,200 USD Annual
• US10: $98,200 - $163,700 USD Annual
• US15: $102,700 - $171,100 USD Annual
• US20: $107,200 - $178,600 USD Annual
• US30: $116,100 - $193,400 USD Annual

Health Benefits:

• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Personalized healthcare support
• Wellbeing program
• Tobacco cessation program

Financial Benefits:

• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance

Depending on customer requirements, employees and new hires in sales and field roles requiring access to customer accounts may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.

Location

Remote position with a strong preference for candidates located near Dallas, TX, United States.