Contracts Manager

FDB (First Databank, Inc.); Carmel (IN); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

FDB (First Databank, Inc.) in Carmel, IN is seeking a Contracts Manager to join the Finance team. You will draft, negotiate, and execute license agreements, coordinating with sales and Hearst Legal, ensuring alignment with business needs.

This hybrid role requires at least 5 years of contract drafting experience, a Bachelor's degree in business or legal studies, and strong doc management skills. Base salary range is $68,000 to $82,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of contract drafting and negotiation experience.
• Familiarity with contract terms such as indemnification, limitation of liability, and business associate agreements.
• Experience with contract management systems, including Salesforce.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and contract management software.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and execute license agreements and amendments.
• Lead or participate in customer negotiations for licenses, amendments, and renewals.
• Determine licensing requirements and draft agreements and amendments.
• Manage the execution process through completion.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, including legal and sales.
• Manage customer communications.
• Clearly present FDB’s contractual and business positions.
• Lead and support contract negotiations.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Indemnification terms

Limitation of liability

Adobe e-signature

Excel

Word/Outlook

AI tools usage

Contract management software

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Bachelor’s degree in legal studies

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

In Some Jobs You Take Orders. In This One, You Write History.

Join the healthcare information technology team that’s turning drug and medical device data into knowledge used by thousands of hospitals, the majority of U.S. health plans, retail pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers, and millions of health care decision‑makers throughout the world. Partnering with our information system developer and healthcare institution customers, you’ll help evolve leading‑edge thinking into reality and make a measurable difference in improving human health.

We’re looking for people who are intelligent, productive, committed, willing and able to go above and beyond, passionate about making a difference, innovative and energized. You’ll play an essential role in a successful company’s continued growth.

Are you ready for this exciting challenge?

First Databank (FDB) is currently seeking a Contracts Manager to join the Finance team. The Contracts Manager plays a critical role in drafting, negotiating, and executing license agreements and amendments that accurately reflect the business arrangements between FDB and its customers, working in collaboration with the FDB Sales Organization and Hearst Legal Department.

This position is based in our Carmel, IN office and follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation to work on‑site at least three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the FDB Sales Organization and Hearst Legal Department to draft, negotiate, and execute license agreements and amendments.
• Lead or participate in customer negotiations, in writing and via teleconference, related to new licenses, amendments, and renewals.
• Determine licensing requirements and draft agreements and amendments.
• Manage the execution process through completion.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, including legal and sales.
• Manage customer communications.
• Clearly present FDB’s contractual and business positions.
• Lead and support contract negotiations.

Required Skills

• Familiarity with contract terms such as indemnification, limitation of liability, and business associate agreements.
• Knowledge of Adobe and electronic signature processes.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and contract management software.
• Strong customer service, consulting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively, prioritizing and meeting deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude to support work functions.
• Positive, self‑motivated, results‑oriented approach with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interact confidently with legal professionals, customers, sales teams, and executives.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Experience with contract management systems, including Salesforce.
• Solid understanding of legal terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal certification.

Accommodations

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Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• a flexible spending account
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• an employee assistance program
• other company benefits

Compensation

The base salary range below is the Company’s good‑faith estimate for this position in the posted work location at the time of posting. Final starting salary will be based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, training, certifications, education, location and market considerations.

Base Salary Range

$68,000 - $82,000 USD