Senior Contracts & Negotiation Specialist (Healthcare)

Horizon Blue; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 97,800 - 133,455; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Generous PTO

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is seeking a Contract Specialist in Newark, hybrid. The role focuses on developing, negotiating, drafting, and interpreting contracts across vendor, finance, real estate, and business associate agreements.

You will advise clients and management on contract risks, train teams on best practices, and partner with business units to ensure consistent contract execution. A JD or paralegal certification is a plus, with 5–7 years of experience in contracting.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Law preferred or relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years direct experience in negotiating and drafting contracts.
• Experience in IT licensing, finance, insurance, and healthcare sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and build consensus on template agreements and contract tools.
• Draft, review, negotiate and build consensus on commercial contracts.
• Advise clients and management on risks and opportunities in contract negotiations.
• Train and advise clients and attorneys on contract best practices and procedures.
• Draft and negotiate Business Associate Agreements and report on their performance.
• Support privacy space including incident response and data ethics program.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor degree in Business Administration or Law preferred

Juris Doctor or paralegal certification

Relevant experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is seeking a Contract Specialist in Newark, hybrid. The role focuses on developing, negotiating, drafting, and interpreting contracts across vendor, finance, real estate, and business associate agreements.

You will advise clients and management on contract risks, train teams on best practices, and partner with business units to ensure consistent contract execution. A JD or paralegal certification is a plus, with 5–7 years of experience in contracting.