Sr. Manager, Contract Support (Nearsite)

Davita Inc.; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 119,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced professional to manage complex contracting processes, improve contract generation, and ensure compliance. The role requires extensive experience in paralegal duties along with skills in contract management software. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and the ability to work cross-functionally.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance

Vacation and Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience required.
• 3+ years' experience in CRM and Contract Management software/applications required.
• 8+ years' experience in Lab Industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracting process and reporting through all stages.
• Lead contract generation and process improvements.
• Draft and administer Laboratory Service Agreements.

Skills

Contract Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Project Management

Legal Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Salesforce.com

Apttus

Job description

Pay Range: $119,000 - $180,000 / year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects - physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

* Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours

* Best-in-class well-being programs

* Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness

* healthyMINDS mental health program

* Vacation and Health/Flex Time

* 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off

* FinFit financial coaching and services

* 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

* Employee stock purchase plan

* Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option

* Flexible Spending Accounts

* Annual incentive plans

* Matching gifts program

* Education assistance through MyQuest for Education

* Career advancement opportunities

* and so much more!

Manage contracting process, tools, contract generation, analytics and reporting through all stages of the contracting process for Quest Diagnostics' most complex customers. Ensure timely, accurate, and thorough completion of all contracts. Serve as the primary advisor to Director, Commercial Contracting. Customers include Commercial physician accounts, Health Plans, Integrated/Independent Physician Associations, Health Systems, ACOs, Emerging Markets and other laboratories. Work cross-functionally with Legal, Pricing/Finance, Commercial Technology, Clinical Franchises, and regional commercial representatives to develop, implement and drive contract management compliance.

• Lead the contract generation, process improvement of the Contracting Center of Excellence focusing on efficiency, standardization and controls for high-volume and high-risk key customers
• Lead Program Management activities to drive contracting center of excellence including the establishment of standard contracting processes, gathering of customer requirements, the build out of contracting tools, and the rollout of complete contract lifecycle management solutions
• Interpret, enter, and update highly complex contract terms and conditions into the Apttus Contract Lifecycle Management application
• Draft, redline, and administer Laboratory Service Agreements and other related contracts/amendments utilizing standard templates and customer generated contracts across all segments (Health Plans, Integrated/Independent Physician Associations, Health Systems, ACOs, Emerging Markets) of the Commercial organization
• Drive contract review and analysis for intercompany-related transactions related to acquisitions, mergers, and organizational consolidation of entities that contribute to cost-savings for the company
• Lead efforts of managing an internal audit review process to help drive contract compliance in accordance with company and industry standards
• Provide guidance and oversight during scheduled audits, driving toward actionable insights to refine the contract management process
• Develop and manage project-related documents and SOPs to ensure that processes are aligned with key business objectives
• Work cross-functionally with Commercial Leadership, Legal, Pricing/Finance, Compliance, Health Plans, Franchises, Commercial Regions, Esoteric Laboratories, Joint Ventures and other internal resources to drive contract management outcomes

Required Work Experience:

• 5+ years of paralegal experience
• 5+ years' experience of Third-Party Commercial Payors
• 3+years' experience in CRM and Contract Management software/applications, particularly Salesforce.com and Apttus cloud-based software

Preferred Work Experience:

• 8+ years' experience in Lab Industry with comprehensive understanding of functional departments within a Laboratory-based organization to include but not limited to: Sales, Legal, Compliance, Billing, Lab Operations, Marketing

Skills:

• Competent on PC and with various applications

Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Paralegal Certification a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.