Contract Development Lead
| Company | Baxter International |
|---|---|
| Location | Batesville, IN, USA, Auburn, NY, USA, Highland Park, IL, USA |
| Salary | $88000 – $121000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in related field is required; Paralegal experience preferred. Healthcare experience a plus.
- Experience in redlining commercial agreements including third party contracts.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact across all levels of the organization are critical.
- Must be a self-starter and ability to work proficiently with limited supervision.
- Candidate must have excellent organization skills, is focused on customer satisfaction and provides timely and accurate results.
- Individual must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time efficiently.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- Proficient with usage and capabilities of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Effectively redline contract terms related to the assigned contract portfolio; provide guidance and recommendation on contract terms to business team; work directly with external parties to identify alternative contract provisions to resolve differences between Baxter and external parties.
- Consistently exercise independent judgment to identify potential legal and/or business-related issues, including concerns related to operational risk, and seek guidance where appropriate.
- Provide contract support to assist in the processing direct, distribution, and/or group purchasing organization off template agreements from initial drafting, redlines, to finalization.
- Communicate finalized contracts/amendments for contract implementation/maintenance.
- Provide accurate and efficient support to our customers and stakeholders, while creating profitable and quality agreements for Baxter.
- Collaborate and work with various levels of the organization, including Legal, Sales, Finance, and both internal and external business associates.
- Participate in process innovation to develop/identify procedural gaps, drive for improvements, efficiencies, achieve results and enhance customer relationships.
- Communicate with Sales to understand customer needs and business opportunities.
- Contribute to and/or create standard operating procedures and the maintenance of those procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Paralegal experience preferred.
- Healthcare experience a plus.