Contract Analyst - Fairview Pharmacy Services

Fairview Health Services; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minnesota is seeking a Contract Analyst to manage contracts for Pharmacy Services and Shared Clinical Services. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure timely contract execution.

The successful candidate will analyze complex terms, drive process improvements, and maintain contract data in the management system, collaborating with Legal and Leadership.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. required or equivalent professional experience.
• 2 years contract experience; JD from accredited law school satisfies contract experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; problem solving.
• Good understanding of financial statements and legal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret contracts; partner with stakeholders to drive issues to closure.
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize complex terms and agreements as needed.
• Assist stakeholders with contract analysis and training when needed.
• Collaborate with legal and leadership to develop recommendations on agreements.

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational & time management

Financial statements & contracts

Education

B.S./B.A.

Juris Doctorate (JD) or advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview

The Contract Analyst is responsible for planning and execution of daily, weekly, and contract / project timeline dependent responsibilities. The position is largely autonomous in day-to-day activities and responsibilities. Under the direction and leadership of the Contracting Director, the Contract Analyst is responsible for facilitating and managing numerous types of agreements, contracts-related projects and contract work for Pharmacy Services and Shared Clinical Services.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret contracts, and partner with stakeholders to drive issues to closure
• Responsible for drafting, negotiating, and finalizing complex terms and conditions and agreements as needed and delegated by internal stakeholders, and as directed by leadership and/or senior team members
• Assist stakeholders with contract analysis, which may include training customers and stakeholders as needed.
• Works with legal, leadership and stakeholders as necessary to develop recommendations related to agreements. Often acts autonomously in making recommendations to stakeholders.
• Foster a proactive atmosphere and assist in Shared Clinical Service Leadership portfolio management, by ensuring regular communication with departments and stakeholders regarding status of agreements.
• Foster continuous improvement by supporting departmental priorities and process improvement projects as needed. Assist in implementing and maintaining key departmental process improvements.
• Maintain tracked milestones and keep data up to date in primary contract management system. Provide system support to stakeholders.
• Actively partner with other team members and leadership on contract related process improvements. May delegate work and projects to support staff with leadership guidance.
• Lead some departmental initiatives and projects as determined by leadership.
• Be an advisor to the Contracting Director and other team members for Shared Clinical Services.
• Will develop knowledge and expertise in areas or businesses supported by the department, to be determined by the successful candidate and leadership.
• Will work across the entire organization and be a resource that provides a high level of service per the stakeholders’ needs.
• Prioritizes work to ensure timely and successful outcomes
• The successful candidate will demonstrate the Fairview Commitments on a daily basis, and remains grounded in the 2 guiding principles of respect for people and continuous improvement.
• Bring a positive and proactive attitude

Required Qualifications

• B.S./B.A.
• 3 years of related work experience or
• 2 years of contract experience (J.D. from accredited law school will satisfy the contracts experience requirement)
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and problem solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills are helpful.
• Good understanding of financial statements and legal contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or advanced degree in business or healthcare related field
• 3 years work in contracting in healthcare, pharma, or med device experience.
• Experience with contract management software and databases.
• Experience in Legal/regulatory, compliance, or healthcare contracting field.
• Professional certifications applicable to job experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

$74,006.40- $104,499.20 Annual