Director of Contracting overseeing end-to-end contract lifecycle and compliance for U.S. Medical Surgical Portfolio at Medtronic, ensuring operational leadership and program management.
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle management processes for the U.S. Medical Surgical Portfolio.
Combine strategic deal design with hands-on execution, operational leadership, program management, and people leadership.
Oversee deal structures, pricing and contracting programs, technology-driven solutions, and ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
Drive continuous improvement, cross-functional alignment, and innovation in contract management.
Design and implement scalable end to end commercial strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
Execute governance policies for quoting, contracting, and commercial processes.
Serve as a change agent, driving adoption of process improvements and best-in-class contracting standards across the organization.
Lead or support the deployment and optimization of pricing and contracting systems from intake to analysis to contract management.
Attract, develop, and retain high-performing individuals; provide coaching, feedback, and career development.
Foster an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative workplace culture.
Guide, train, and evaluate a team of analysts, ensuring adherence to service levels and compliance standards.
Assume budget and resource management responsibilities for the team.
Manage contract templates, playbooks, and standard clauses for consistency and legal compliance.
Ensure timely contract execution and approval, balancing speed, risk mitigation, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Requirements
Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience.
Proven experience in contract management, quote-to-contract operations, or a related field within healthcare or regulated industries.
Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, cross-functional projects, and technology-driven process improvements.
Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements and contracting best practices.
Hands-on experience with CLM systems, CPQ, Salesforce, and AI-powered contract tools preferred.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in med-tech, healthcare, or life sciences.
Advanced financial modeling, analytics, and executive communication skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with senior management and external stakeholders.
Strategic thinking and ability to translate business objectives into financial strategies.
Deep expertise in pricing, contracting, and commercial execution.
Proven ability to lead in a matrixed, fast-paced commercial environment.
Excellent decision making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience driving business transformation and process improvement initiatives.
Experience mentoring, training, and managing people.
Benefits
Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
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