Strategic Contracts Director - Medical Education & Payer

UC Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking a Director of Contracts to lead the SOM Contracts Department. The role oversees negotiation of clinical professional services, GME/UME affiliations, and payer agreements, ensuring compliant contracting workflows and timely status reporting.

The ideal candidate will maintain contract files, update templates, and collaborate with Campus Counsel and internal stakeholders to resolve contract issues and expiration tracking.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and negotiations.
• Ability to maintain contract files and prepare status reports.
• Strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and external affiliates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day functions of the SOM Contracts Department.
• Negotiate clinical professional services, GME/UME affiliations, and payer agreements.
• Update procedures and standard contract templates to meet business needs.
• Review contractual documents and coordinate with Campus Counsel.
• Track contract expirations and prepare status reports for leadership.
• Address compliance-related issues as needed.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract workflow

Policy compliance

Job description

University of California, Riverside is seeking a Director of Contracts to lead the SOM Contracts Department. The role oversees negotiation of clinical professional services, GME/UME affiliations, and payer agreements, ensuring compliant contracting workflows and timely status reporting.

The ideal candidate will maintain contract files, update templates, and collaborate with Campus Counsel and internal stakeholders to resolve contract issues and expiration tracking.