Hybrid Lead Contracts Specialist – MedTech Surgery

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Raritan (NJ); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson, a global healthcare leader, seeks a Lead Contracts Specialist to join its MedTech Surgery group in a hybrid role located in Raritan, NJ. The position reports to the Group Leader, Surgery, and focuses on drafting, negotiating, and finalizing standard contracts for non-commercial operations.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in contract management, strong legal-language skills, and proficiency with MS Office and contract lifecycle tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 3+ years of experience in managing, reviewing, revising and negotiating agreements.
• Ability to read and interpret legal language and identify risk points.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with all levels.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office and Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and reviews standard legal documents under supervision.
• Collaborates with legal teams and internal stakeholders.
• Identifies contract terms that vary from standards and suggests modifications.
• Develops and updates templates reflecting laws and policies.
• Maintains the contracts database and ensures compliance.
• Responds to ad-hoc requests and projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Legal reading/comprehension

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal certificate

JD or contract management certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Johnson & Johnson, a global healthcare leader, seeks a Lead Contracts Specialist to join its MedTech Surgery group in a hybrid role located in Raritan, NJ. The position reports to the Group Leader, Surgery, and focuses on drafting, negotiating, and finalizing standard contracts for non-commercial operations.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in contract management, strong legal-language skills, and proficiency with MS Office and contract lifecycle tools.