Contract Manager

RXinsider LTD.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Benefits package

Job summary

Vizient seeks a Contract Specialist to manage contract preparation, negotiation, execution, and distribution for member contracts. You will partner with Strategy, Life Sciences, Service, Sales, Legal, Finance, Business Operations, and Data Operations to ensure compliant, efficient contracts and drive revenue growth.

The role emphasizes template ownership, data privacy alignment, and cross-team collaboration to streamline contracting processes and deliver value to members and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant contracting experience.
• Experience in contracting or a detailed process-driven role.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract preparation, negotiation, execution, and distribution.
• Support cross-functional teams to craft standard and non-standard agreements.
• Train internal teams on contracting best practices.
• Create complex memberships and SOWs with regulatory data documentation.
• Own contracting templates and document product offerings.
• Triage contract support inquiries within set timelines.
• Develop and process subcontractor agreements and Master Services.
• Track contract lifecycle and report metrics.
• Act as privacy/compliance liaison for NDAs and BAAs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

When you7re the best, we1re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary

In this role, you will manage the preparation, negotiation, execution, and distribution of member contracts that support strategic business objectives and revenue growth. You will serve as a key business partner across Strategy, Life Sciences, Service, Sales, Legal, Finance, Business Operations, and Data Operations teams to ensure contracts are accurate, compliant, and efficiently managed. You will leverage your subject matter expertise to streamline contract processes, enhance sales productivity, and drive operational excellence while supporting company goals and delivering value to members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage established book of business Renewal portfolio by preparing and distributing standard agreements at least 3 months in advance of effective date.
• Support Sales Leadership and team to construct and edit standard and non-standard agreements as well as direct process guidance as needed.
• Train internal sales and service team members and external business partners on contracting best practices.
• Create complex membership and consulting SOWs that detail scope of work and adhere to data documentation regulations for clients, internal cross collaborations, and 3rd party partnerships.
• Own structure and content of contracting templates and work with business leadership on documenting product offerings.
• Triage Level 1 through Level 3 contract support and inquiries through existing contract request mailbox within established time guidelines.
• Develop and process individual and corporate subcontractor agreements.
• Initiate and negotiate overarching Master Services Agreements for the domain.
• Track contract workflow and life cycle for reportable business metrics.
• Act as Privacy and Compliance Team liaison for the Strategic Growth Domain by researching and preparing relevant documents as needed such as NDAs and BAAs.
• Ensure requirements for contracting state data products are in line with documented regulations.
• Work in conjunction with Finance, Accounting, and Data Operations Teams to obtain contracting business approvals, detail, and related history when needed.
• Work with assigned legal counsel and provide direction to paralegal support for creating contracts, legal language changes, and final drafts of agreements.
• Participates in overall client contracting process both internally and externally.
• Liaise with Corporate RFP team to review legal terms related to the business segment.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required
• Experience in contracting or similar detailed process driven role required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong Microsoft application skills

Estimated Hiring Range

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $77,400.00 to $135,400.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.