Manager, Contracts and Agreements

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Lauderdale Courts (TN); On-site; USD 94,640 - 169,520; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the United States seeks a Manager, Contracts and Agreements to oversee day-to-day contracting operations, lead a team, and ensure compliance with complex vendor agreements.

The role requires 5+ years of contract leadership, a Bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. You will coordinate with Legal, Finance, and regional staff while driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years leading and influencing teams.
• Proven experience in contract and vendor management, including negotiations.
• Significant experience driving department-wide process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day operations of core departmental and programmatic contracting functions.
• Manage operational contracting processes and negotiate departmental and vendor contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures in alignment with strategic goals and create a path to process improvement with department-wide impact on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality of operational processes.
• Collaborate with staff at regional hub locations on contract related matters.
• Communicate with senior leaders in the department and internal stakeholders to create alignment and resolve any conflicts or elevate as needed.
• Work collectively with staff from the Office of Legal Services assigned to GPM/SJG, and with the SJG/GPM Finance, Administrative and Operations leadership team.
• Manage team goal setting, performance management, development, and engagement.
• Manage budget and resource planning for own area.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Vendor management

Communication

Process improvement

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Department of Global Pediatric Medicine (GPM) is a growing department looking for professionals who are eager to help implement the St. Jude Global (SJG) mission by training the clinical workforce, developing and strengthening health systems and patient-centered initiatives, and advancing knowledge to sustain continuous improvement through research.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day operations of core departmental and programmatic contracting functions.
• Manage operational contracting processes and negotiate departmental and vendor contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures in alignment with strategic goals and create a path to process improvement with department-wide impact on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality of operational processes.
• Collaborate with staff at regional hub locations on contract related matters.
• Communicate with senior leaders in the department and internal stakeholders to create alignment and resolve any conflicts or elevate as needed.
• Work collectively with staff from the Office of Legal Services assigned to GPM/SJG, and with the SJG/GPM Finance, Administrative and Operations leadership team.
• Manage team goal setting, performance management, development, and engagement.
• Manage budget and resource planning for own area.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven experience negotiating, reviewing, and managing a wide portfolio of contracts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to a changing environment and to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to carry out broad assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong writing, editing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters in a confidential and professional manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite.
• Cultural sensitivity is a must.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree required.

Minimum Experience

• 5+ years of experience leading and influencing teams.
• Proven experience driving department-wide process improvement initiatives.
• Significant experience in contract and vendor management, including negotiations.
• Proven performance in earlier role or a comparable role.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $94,640 - $169,520 per year for the role of Manager, Contracts and Agreements.

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.