Senior Contracts Leader – MedTech Surgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time (120 hours per year)

Sick time (40 hours per year)

Holiday pay (13 days per year)

Parental Leave (480 hours within one’1

Bereavement Leave (240 hours)

Volunteer Leave (32 hours per year)

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Lead Contracts Specialist to join the Global Legal Organization, supporting non-commercial operations for MedTech Surgery. The role focuses on drafting, negotiating, and finalizing standard contracts, with reporting to the Group Leader, Surgery.

A strong background in contract management and technology agreements is required. The position offers a hybrid work schedule (3 days on-site) and opportunities to help advance care standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; paralegal certificate, JD or contract management certification a bonus
• Minimum of at least 3 years’ experience managing, reviewing, revising and negotiating agreements, as well as experience with technology agreements and large corporate clients or in-house in a large corporate legal department
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret legal language, identify and mitigate risk, manage multiple tasks with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision; strong communication at all levels of the organization
• Experience reading and interpreting legal language and mitigating risk/exposure points

Responsibilities

• Drafts and reviews standard legal documents under supervision, including low-complexity agreements and statements of work
• Collaborates with internal teams and external clients within the contract lifecycle
• Identifies contract terms that vary from standards and recommends modifications
• Develops and updates templates reflecting current laws, industry codes, and policies
• Maintains contracts database and monitors contract compliance
• Keeps knowledge updated on company business and technology
• Organizes databases and files in the contract management system
• Addresses ad-hoc requests and projects

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Commercial Laws

Communication

Contract Management

Legal Research

Legal Services

Office Administration

Problem Solving

Process Improvements

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management system

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Lead Contracts Specialist to join the Global Legal Organization, supporting non-commercial operations for MedTech Surgery. The role focuses on drafting, negotiating, and finalizing standard contracts, with reporting to the Group Leader, Surgery.

A strong background in contract management and technology agreements is required. The position offers a hybrid work schedule (3 days on-site) and opportunities to help advance care standards.