Senior Contract Manager, Research

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

Job Summary

Responsible to lead contract team in the interpretation and formulation of contracts, and supports team members in understanding policies, procedures, methods, operating practices, and performance standards. Facilitates effective implementation of contract responsibilities within program objectives and requirements. Reviews and resolves the most complex issues and contracts. Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions.

Essential Functions

-Negotiate agreements with vendors ensuring timely completion, accurate terms and market competitive rates.

-Build strategies to reach contract and savings targets in line with organizational expense management objectives

-Deliver savings, risk mitigation, and operational efficiencies as a result of successful contract negotiations

-Provides advice and guidance to the various contracts team members regarding contract development and negotiations.

-Create, edit and review the most complex contracts.

-Assist management in the development of goals and objectives for the contracts team.

-Find opportunities to improve business processes and/or savings opportunities and devise plans to implement these changes

-Participate in RFP evaluation, market analyses, contract negotiation and contract execution

 

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Healthcare Administration or a related field of study required

• Master's Degree in related field of study preferred

• Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

Experience

• 5+ years of experience required in strategic sourcing, commercial contracting or contract management in healthcare

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in contract negotiations, cost savings, vendor management, and customer service.

• Possesses strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects with shifting deadlines.

• Strong digital literacy and knowledge of common programs such as Microsoft Office.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Exemplify creative problem solving abilities.

• Requires minimal direction from leadership and possesses the ability to learn and adapt quickly.

 

 

Remote

 

399 Revolution Drive

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$79,560.00 - $115,720.80/Annual

 

Grade

7

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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