Commercial Contracts Lead | Care & Connectivity Solutions

Baxter•Batesville, IN

6d•$96,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. The Commercial Contract Lead is responsible for spearheading the completion of redlines for bids, documents, quotes, and agreements for the Care Communication team by collaborating with various Commercial Excellence, Risk Management, and Legal teams. This role provides strategic support to the Commercial Sales and Sales Operations team and works collaboratively with various other functions including Sales, Marketing, Finance, contracting, risk management, and Corporate Legal teams.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
History of working independently with little direction.
Proven record of leading multiple projects simultaneously and within timelines.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
4 years of contract experience required.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare or healthcare construction experience is a plus.
Experience with software commercial agreements is a plus.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead negotiation, review, and execution of commercial contracts, serving as the primary liaison between customers, contractors, and internal partners.
Partner with Legal, Sales, Finance, Risk Management, and Commercial teams to resolve contract issues and drive successful business outcomes.
Manage the contract lifecycle from drafting and redlining through execution while balancing business objectives and risk considerations.
Accelerate the quote-to-cash process through proactive contract management, stakeholder communication, and customer engagement.
Provide guidance on contract requirements, including insurance, bonding, credit, and risk-related provisions.
Support operational excellence through process improvements, documentation management, reporting, and special projects.
Manage commercial operations activities, including account setup, RFQ administration, tracking, and coordination to support sales and contracting processes.
Monitor key initiatives, deliverables, and service levels while maintaining dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools to support business performance.
Maintain documentation and SharePoint resources and contribute to process improvement initiatives and special projects that improve operational efficiency

Benefits

medical and dental coverage that start on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
paid holidays
paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
family and medical leaves of absence
paid parental leave
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits
annual bonus