Contracts Manager

At KLAS, trust is everything. Healthcare providers, vendors, and partners rely on us to handle sensitive information with integrity, care, and accountability. As Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in managing and overseeing KLAS's contract lifecycle, ensuring agreements are structured, compliant, and aligned with organizational risk tolerance. You'll work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams—including HR, Finance, IT, and Legal—to review, negotiate, and manage contracts, strengthen governance practices, and help the organization operate efficiently and responsibly.

What You'll Do:

Own and manage the contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and maintaining agreements with clients, vendors, and partners Ensure contracts align with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements, coordinating with outside counsel as needed Identify and mitigate contractual and operational risks, providing guidance to stakeholders on key terms and obligations Partner with HR, Finance, IT, Legal, and leadership to ensure contracts support business objectives and are executed efficiently Develop and maintain contract templates, standards, and processes to improve consistency and scalability Track key contract terms, obligations, and renewal timelines to support proactive decision-making Support broader compliance and governance initiatives, ensuring policies and practices align with contractual commitments Assist with internal reviews, documentation, and reporting related to contracts and associated risk areas

Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, or a related field 5+ years of experience in contract management, compliance, legal operations, or a related role Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts, ideally in healthcare, research, or data-driven organizations Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards (data privacy, IP ownership, international experience is a plus)

Skills:

Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate contract terms, risks, and business implications Ability to appropriately leverage AI tools that can assist in the contracting process Clear, confident communicator with ability to explain complex contractual concepts in plain language Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple agreements and deadlines Proactive and comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams The salary range for this role starts at $120,000 per year . Final compensation will be determined according to the candidate's relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. We offer exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA with company match, 401K with company match, PTO, and more. All employees undergo a comprehensive internal education program to gain knowledge of the healthcare information technology industry and KLAS' methodology. Learn more about us at www.klasresearch.com. We encourage candidates to read this article before applying: https://klasresearch.com/article/hiring-character-first/903 Why Join KLAS Research? At KLAS, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can excel. Our culture emphasizes collaboration and continuous learning with a dedication to enhancing global healthcare. Here's what you can expect:

Welcoming and Supportive Team:

From day one, you'll be valued and supported in your professional development. Investment in

New Hires:

We invest in our new hires through an internal education program designed to get you up to speed with KLAS and Health Information Technology (HIT).

Career Development:

Regular one-on-one meetings, quarterly conversations, and mentoring opportunities to support your growth.

Hybrid Schedule:

Our hybrid work policy allows team members to work both remotely and in the office. This flexible approach provides team members with a balance between in-person collaboration and remote work autonomy. Hybrid work is defined as three (3) full days expected in-office, Monday - Wednesday.

Enjoyable Work Environment:

We strive to make work enjoyable with quarterly team activities, monthly office events such as chili cook-offs and costume contests, catered lunch once a month, snack room, and more.

Inclusive Culture:

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employee resource groups, sponsored by our executives, provide additional support and community for our team members.

Core Values:

Our core values of integrity, passion, accountability, trust, and humility guide everything we do. We believe in upholding these values to create a positive and productive workplace. KLAS' mission is to improve the world's healthcare by amplifying the voice of providers and payers. We can only fully live up to that mission when we prioritize inclusion, equity, and diversity. As a company and individuals, we commit to building an atmosphere where we can all thrive and belong—across race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexuality, age, ability, religion, and experience. EOE.