Clinical Contract Negotiator

Apex Systems; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a senior Contract Specialist / Clinical Contract Negotiator for Charlottesville, VA. The role is onsite with a hybrid option of three days per week, and it focuses on negotiating and managing complex clinical and vendor contracts to support operations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in contract negotiation within healthcare or regulated settings, strong stakeholder collaboration, and proficiency with CLM platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years in contract negotiation, procurement, or legal operations.
• Experience in healthcare contracting or regulated environments.
• Strong negotiation, review, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation, review, and execution of clinical, operational, vendor, and service agreements.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, clinical stakeholders, legal, and vendors to facilitate contract execution.
• Analyze contract terms, pricing structures, and risk exposure.
• Support contract lifecycle management, documentation, and compliance activities.
• Provide strategic guidance on contract language and business terms.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and contracting best practices.
• Participate in process improvements and contract management modernization.
• Maintain accurate documentation within contract management platforms.
• Handle multiple service areas and priorities simultaneously.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

Workday

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Contract Specialist / Clinical Contract Negotiator

Job #

3052339

Location

Charlottesville, VA (Onsite but open to hybrid 3x per week)

Employment Type

Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Contract Specialist / Clinical Contract Negotiator to join a growing healthcare contracting team supporting a complex, multi-site healthcare environment. This position plays a critical role in negotiating and managing contracts that support clinical operations, vendor partnerships, and strategic initiatives across the organization.

This is a senior-level opportunity best suited for professionals with healthcare contracting, strategic sourcing, procurement, legal operations, or contract negotiation experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments, evolving regulations, and rapidly changing business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation, review, and execution of clinical, operational, vendor, and service agreements
• Partner with operational leaders, supply chain teams, clinical stakeholders, legal teams, and vendors to facilitate contract execution
• Analyze contract terms, pricing structures, business requirements, and risk exposure
• Support contract lifecycle management processes, documentation, and compliance activities
• Provide strategic guidance regarding contract language, business terms, and negotiation strategies
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and contracting best practices
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, system implementations, and contract management modernization efforts
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting within contract management platforms
• Support multiple service areas and stakeholders simultaneously while managing competing priorities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 10+ years of relevant experience in contract negotiation, procurement, strategic sourcing, legal operations, or contract administration
• Experience working in healthcare, hospital systems, academic medical centers, highly regulated industries, or similarly complex environments
• Strong contract review, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities simultaneously
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business needs, regulations, and organizational priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare contracting experience
• Clinical background (RN, allied health professional, etc.)
• Strategic sourcing experience
• Procurement experience
• Paralegal or legal contract administration experience
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform experience
• Workday experience
• ERP implementation or business transformation experience
• Experience with contract automation tools and technologies

Preferred Characteristics

• Adaptable and flexible
• Strong relationship builder
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Able to influence and build consensus across multiple stakeholder groups
• Comfortable operating within ambiguity and changing priorities
• Detail-oriented while maintaining a big-picture perspective
• Customer-service mindset with strong business acumen

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to support high-impact contracting initiatives within a complex healthcare environment
• Exposure to strategic sourcing, procurement, legal, compliance, and operational leadership teams
• Involvement in ongoing technology modernization and process improvement initiatives
• Long-term contract-to-hire opportunity with growth potential
• Collaborative team environment focused on mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional development

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.