Contract Development Lead (Deerfield, IL)

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Your Role at Baxter 

The Lead, Contract Development is responsible for leading all completion of redlines with regards to bids documents and direct/ group purchasing organization off template agreements for Healthcare Systems and Technologies.  The Lead, Contract Development provides analytical and strategic support to the Commercial Operations functions, and works collaboratively with various other functions including Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Corporate Legal teams. 

Your Team 

We provide analytical and strategic support to the Sales Operations functions, and work collaboratively with various other functions including Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Corporate Legal teams. We are an essential part of the sales journey. We value teamwork, are detail-oriented, and believe personal and professional growth! 

What You'll Be Doing 

• 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. 

What You'll Bring 

• 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.  

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 of 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. 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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