Contract Analyst

Health Catalyst; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Catalyst is seeking a Senior Contract Analyst or Contract Analyst to join a collegial Legal team. You will review, draft and redline a broad range of commercial agreements, including BAAs and NDAs, with a focus on HIPAA compliance and data privacy.

The role is remote in the US with an option to work from office locations. You will partner with Sales, Product, and Business Development to balance risk and commercial needs in a fast-paced healthcare technology company.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of dedicated commercial contracting experience, with deep expertise in contract analysis, drafting, and detailed redlining.
• Strong drafting and redlining skills with precise contract language.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, BAAs, and data privacy within tech/healthcare.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear contractual terms.

Responsibilities

• Review & draft a wide variety of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, partner/vendor agreements, BAAs and NDAs.
• Identify risks, perform redlines, and provide practical fallback options.
• Leverage CLM systems to manage intake, track stages, and optimize workflows.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Legal teams to ensure compliant contract terms.
• Lead process improvement initiatives within the legal function.

Skills

Contract analysis

Drafting

Redlining

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Business acumen

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Paralegal background

Tools

CLM software

Electronic signatures

Job description

Join one of the nation’s leading and most impactful health care performance improvement companies. Over the years, Health Catalyst has achieved and documented clinical, operational, and financial improvements for many of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations. We are also increasingly serving international markets. Our mission is to be the catalyst for massive, measurable, data-informed healthcare improvement through:Data: integrate data in a flexible, open & scalable platform to power healthcare’s digital transformationAnalytics: deliver analytic applications & services that generate insight on how to measurably improveExpertise: provide clinical, financial & operational experts who enable & accelerate improvementEngagement: attract, develop and retain world-class team members by being a best place to workRole: Senior Contract Analyst or Contract AnalystTeam: Legal, CommercialLocation: US, RemoteTravel: <5%, USAbout the RoleIf you are a sharp, business-minded, and highly detail-oriented contracts professional, this is a great role for you. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly engaged, collegial Legal team at a dynamic, mission-driven healthcare technology company with a world-class culture. Our mission is to be the catalyst for massive, measurable, data-informed healthcare improvement. Our clients primarily include US-based healthcare providers, international health systems, and life science organizations.This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel. The candidate will be remotely based in the US, with the option to work from our office locations if desired.What You’ll DoReview & Draft: Independently conduct in-depth legal reviews and draft a wide variety of commercial agreements (both from established templates and from scratch), including customer contracts, strategic partnership/vendor agreements, Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), and non-disclosure agreements.Contract Analysis & Redlining: Identify key risks, legal deviations, and operational issues in complex incoming contracts, preparing comprehensive redlines and practical fallback options prior to escalation or execution.Process & CLM Management: Leverage enterprise Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems to manage intake, refine processes, track contract stages, maintain repository accuracy, and optimize operational workflow mechanics across the legal department.Internal Business Support: Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, Product, and Business Development teams to translate business needs into clear contract terms, answer contract-related queries, and ensure compliance with internal risk boundaries.Special Projects & Operations: Lead legal process improvement initiatives to streamline department operations and contracting speed. If qualified by paralegal background and interested, assist with entity management, corporate maintenance, subsidiary filings, and routine corporate/tax administration matters.Required Qualifications & Skills8+ years of dedicated commercial contracting experience, with deep expertise in contract analysis, drafting, and detailed redlining. (Non-attorney role)CLM Proficiency: Hands-on experience working within digital Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems and contract repositories to drive efficient review processes and workflows.Exceptional Drafting Skills: Superior written communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to draft clear, precise, and unambiguous contractual language.Analytical Precision: Strong eye for detail and the ability to spot subtle risk allocation issues, operational traps, or inconsistencies in third-party paper.Process Mindset: Proven ability to evaluate operational workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement practical process improvements within a legal environment.Business Acumen: Ability to balance legal risk with commercial reality, providing clear, practical analysis to internal stakeholders.Organization & Drive: Exceptional time-management skills with the ability to manage a high volume of contract reviews, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.Cultural Fit: World-class teammate—humble, hard-working, collaborative, and a continuous learner.Preferred QualificationsIndustry Experience: Direct experience drafting/reviewing SaaS / technology licensing agreements, healthcare IT contracts, or work within the healthcare/life sciences sector.Multi-System Familiarity: Broad experience adapting to and working across various commercial contract management tools and electronic signature platforms.Privacy & BAA Expertise: Hands-on familiarity with HIPAA, Business Associate Agreements, data privacy standards, and IP/data rights clauses in commercial technology agreements.The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job function. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned by Health Catalyst.Studies show that candidates from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles if they don’t have 100% of the qualifications shown in the job posting. While each of our roles have core requirements, please thoughtfully consider your skills and experience and decide if you are interested in the position. If you feel you may be a good fit for the role, even if you don’t meet all of the qualifications, we hope you will apply. If you feel you are lacking the core requirements for this position, we encourage you to continue exploring our careers page for other roles for which you may be a better fit.At Health Catalyst, we appreciate the opportunity to benefit from the diverse backgrounds and experiences of others. Because of our deep commitment to respect every individual, Health Catalyst is an equal opportunity employer.