Contracts Manager

Innovative healthcare company headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join their growing legal and compliance team. This hybrid, on-site role offers the unique opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization at the forefront of the healthcare industry. As a key member of the team, you will play a critical role in supporting business operations by managing the full contract lifecycle—from review and redlining to negotiation and execution. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including legal, procurement, compliance, and business units, you will help drive efficient processes, minimize risk, and ensure contracts align with the company's operational and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Review, draft, manage, and negotiate a variety of healthcare-related contracts, including vendor, supplier, and service agreements.

Perform redlining and coordinate contract changes with legal, compliance, and business teams to minimize risk and ensure full compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, maintaining accurate digital and physical file systems.

Track contract terms, key dates, obligations, and deliverables to ensure adherence to deadlines and organizational standards.

Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, outside vendors, and partners regarding contract matters.

Support process improvement initiatives related to contract management and assist with training business partners as needed.