Contracts Manager

Description 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.

Requirements Qualifications:

+ Minimum 3 years' experience in contract management, including direct responsibility for redlining and contract negotiation. + Experience working with healthcare contracts or in the healthcare industry strongly preferred. + Extensive knowledge of contract law, terms, and best practices. + Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. + Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. + Proficient with contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite. + Willing and able to work on-site in Santa Clara, CA on a hybrid schedule. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .