Senior Contracts Specialist

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

KARL STORZ is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to manage complex contracts and drive compliance to foster commercial success. This role involves negotiating contract terms, advising leadership on risks, and ensuring efficiency and legal adherence. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and negotiation skills, a relevant degree, and experience in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision including wellness program and pet insurance

Up to 8 weeks of paid company parental leave

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually

Fitness reimbursement up to $200 annually

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of contract management experience, preferably in healthcare sales.
• Proven expertise in commercial contracting and high-stakes negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations, amendments, and compliance initiatives.
• Advise leadership on contract risks and strategic opportunities.
• Maintain strict adherence to legal and regulatory standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic mindset

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD or Paralegal experience

Job description

Every day our products and services help to save lives
around the globe. Therefore, we make quality and
reliability our number one priority.

Get to know us and join our teamas

Senior Contracts Specialist

Job Function: Legal & Compliance

Location:

El Segundo, CA, US, 90245 Auburn, MA, US, 01501 Stafford, TX, US, 77477

KARL STORZ is seeking aSenior Contracts Specialist to play a pivotal role in managing complex contracts, ensuring compliance, and driving commercial success. This position offers the opportunity to shape strategic contract execution while collaborating with key stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead contract negotiations, amendments, and compliance initiatives to support business objectives.
• Advise leadership on contract risks and strategic opportunities.
• Develop and refine contract templates to enhance operational efficiency.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless contract implementation.
• Maintain strict adherence to legal and regulatory standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or Paralegal experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of contract management experience, preferably in healthcare sales.
• Proven expertise in commercial contracting and high-stakes negotiations.
• Exceptional analytical skills, strategic mindset, and problem-solving abilities.

This is a high-impact role for a seasoned contracts professional ready to drive results in a dynamic environment. If you're looking for an opportunity to influence commercial strategy and work on meaningful contracts, we encourage you to apply.

Who we are:

KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germany’s renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For 80 years, we've pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in endoscopic surgery, video imaging, and operating room integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers alike.

With more than 9,000 associates worldwide and 2,600 in the US, we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology, precise workmanship, and unrivaled customer support to help healthcare facilities succeed. With onsite locations and field opportunities across the country, we attract a diverse and talented staff. It's not just about the tools we create—it’s about the lives we change, together.

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• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance, too!
• Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
• 401(k)retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre-imbursement
• Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
• And much more!

KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as acondition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to askhow credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.