Sr. Healthcare Contracts Specialist
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Healthcare Contracts Specialist based in United States.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced contracts professional who thrives at the intersection of legal operations, healthcare, and business strategy.
You will lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and lifecycle management of complex commercial agreements that support critical healthcare solutions.
The role offers the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Operations, Finance, IT, Compliance, and executive stakeholders.
You will help strengthen contracting processes, reduce risk, and enable business growth through practical and compliant agreements.
Working in a fast-paced, innovative environment, you will apply strong judgment and attention to detail while managing high-impact contract initiatives.
This fully remote position provides autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in the healthcare ecosystem.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Healthcare Contracts Specialist based in United States.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced contracts professional who thrives at the intersection of legal operations, healthcare, and business strategy.
You will lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and lifecycle management of complex commercial agreements that support critical healthcare solutions.
The role offers the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Operations, Finance, IT, Compliance, and executive stakeholders.
You will help strengthen contracting processes, reduce risk, and enable business growth through practical and compliant agreements.
Working in a fast-paced, innovative environment, you will apply strong judgment and attention to detail while managing high-impact contract initiatives.
This fully remote position provides autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in the healthcare ecosystem.
Accountabilities:
- Draft, review, revise, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including master services agreements, vendor agreements, healthcare-related contracts, data-sharing agreements, statements of work, amendments, renewals, and confidentiality agreements.
- Prepare high-quality contract language and redlines using approved templates, standard clauses, negotiation playbooks, and internal legal guidance.
- Analyze non-standard contractual provisions, resolve routine negotiations independently, and escalate complex legal, regulatory, or business risks when appropriate.
- Act as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned contracting matters and support efficient contract execution across the organization.
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, IT, Compliance, and leadership teams to deliver timely contracting solutions.
- Provide recommendations on contractual terms, risk allocation, negotiation strategies, and process improvements.
- Contribute to the refinement of contract templates, standard clauses, fallback positions, and negotiation frameworks.
- Maintain accurate contract records and support contract lifecycle management processes, ensuring documentation is complete and organized.
- Identify opportunities to improve contracting workflows, standardization, efficiency, and overall risk management practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
- 7+ years of progressive experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing complex commercial contracts.
- Proven experience independently managing contract negotiations with customers, vendors, business partners, and other stakeholders.
- Strong ability to interpret, draft, and negotiate sophisticated legal and business agreements.
- Knowledge of contract law principles, contractual risk allocation, and commercial negotiation practices.
- Experience identifying legal, operational, financial, and compliance risks within agreements and recommending practical solutions.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create polished contract language and communicate effectively with business stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, including Track Changes, redlining, document comparison, formatting, and management of complex documents.
- Experience using contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms and document management systems.
- Preferred: Experience negotiating healthcare-related agreements such as payer, provider, vendor, technology, data-sharing, and Business Associate Agreements.
- Preferred: Paralegal certification, contract management certification (such as NCMA), or Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
- Fully remote work environment with company-provided equipment.
- Flexible working environment designed to support productivity and work-life balance.
- Competitive healthcare benefits, including subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Access to healthcare support solutions and wellness resources.
- Health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), and dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) options.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Program offering counseling, referrals, and support services.
- Pet insurance options.
- Employee discounts on phone plans, car rentals, and computers.
- Community giveback opportunities, including paid volunteer time.
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions within a mission-driven organization.
As a Senior Healthcare Contracts Specialist, you will serve as a key partner in managing commercial contracting activities from initial review through execution. You will provide contracting expertise, support business objectives, and ensure agreements align with established legal standards, operational needs, and risk management practices.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing complex commercial agreements, strong contract negotiation capabilities, and the ability to operate independently in a high-volume environment. You should combine strong legal and business understanding with excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex contractual concepts into practical recommendations.