Sr. Contracts Specialist

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your role at Baxter:

Under the direction of the Manager, Professional Medical Services, the Senior Contract Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and implementing processes to optimize and improve contract workflows. The Senior Contract Specialist will assist with customer contract review, track negotiations, and administer executed contracts, and prepare ancillary documentation in support of Baxter’s Front Line Care - Vision Screening and Diagnostics business segment.

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct initial review of customer redlines
• Work closely with Baxter’s Corporate Counsel, Contracts to ensure all agreements align with Baxter’s standard terms and conditions
• Participate in strategy calls
• Respond to customer questions
• Draft amendments, contract-related notices, and other documentation
• Develop and maintain contract tracking logs in databases
• Support internal and external audits
• Shorten our sales cycle through compression of contract turnaround time
• Educate internal and external stakeholders on our contracting process
• Identify and implement efficiencies in our contracting process
• Prioritize contracting focus through communication with commercial functions and our in-house legal teams
• Support legal, as needed, in Corporation and Business Entity state filings
• Support and record minutes from Credentialing Committee Meetings
• Other duties may be assigned

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of contract negotiation and contract management experience
• Experience in the healthcare or medical device industry preferred
• Strong analytical and communications skills
• High degree of organization and efficiency with demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong understanding of contractual concepts; regulatory and compliance background a plus
• Ability to exercise appropriate independent judgment but know when to seek guidance and input from relevant stakeholders
• Proactive, practical business sense
• Ability to handle legal and administrative work in a very fast-paced environment under tight deadlines

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $88,000 - $121,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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