Contract Analyst - Fairview Pharmacy Services

Fairview Health Services • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Contract Analyst is responsible for planning and execution of daily, weekly, and contract / project timeline dependent responsibilities. The position is largely autonomous in day-to-day activities and responsibilities. Under the direction and leadership of the Contracting Director, the Contract Analyst is responsible for facilitating and managing numerous types of agreements, contracts-related projects and contract work for Pharmacy Services and Shared Clinical Services.

Requirements

• B.S./B.A.
• 3 years of related work experience or
• 2 years of contract experience (J.D. from accredited law school will satisfy the contracts experience requirement)
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and problem solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills are helpful.
• Good understanding of financial statements and legal contracts.

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctorate or advanced degree in business or healthcare related field
• 3 years work in contracting in healthcare, pharma, or med device experience.
• Experience with contract management software and databases.
• Experience in Legal/regulatory, compliance, or healthcare contracting field.
• Professional certifications applicable to job experience

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret contracts, and partner with stakeholders to drive issues to closure
• Responsible for drafting, negotiating, and finalizing complex terms and conditions and agreements as needed and delegated by internal stakeholders, and as directed by leadership and/or senior team members
• Assist stakeholders with contract analysis, which may include training customers and stakeholders as needed.
• Works with legal, leadership and stakeholders as necessary to develop recommendations related to agreements. Often acts autonomously in making recommendations to stakeholders.
• Foster a proactive atmosphere and assist in Shared Clinical Service Leadership portfolio management, by ensuring regular communication with departments and stakeholders regarding status of agreements.
• Foster continuous improvement by supporting departmental priorities and process improvement projects as needed. Assist in implementing and maintaining key departmental process improvements.
• Maintain tracked milestones and keep data up to date in primary contract management system. Provide system support to stakeholders.
• Actively partner with other team members and leadership on contract related process improvements. May delegate work and projects to support staff with leadership guidance.
• Lead some departmental initiatives and projects as determined by leadership.
• Be an advisor to the Contracting Director and other team members for Shared Clinical Services.
• Will develop knowledge and expertise in areas or businesses supported by the department, to be determined by the successful candidate and leadership.
• Will work across the entire organization and be a resource that provides a high level of service per the stakeholders’ needs.
• Prioritizes work to ensure timely and successful outcomes
• The successful candidate will demonstrate the Fairview Commitments on a daily basis, and remains grounded in the 2 guiding principles of respect for people and continuous improvement.
• Bring a positive and proactive attitude

Benefits

• Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more!
• Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees