Contract Manager - Med Surg

Medtronic•Lafayette, CO

1d•$122,400 - $183,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Contract Manager is a people leadership role within Medtronic’s Medical Surgical portfolio, responsible for leading a team of contract analysts and supporting the development and execution of customer agreements. This role partners closely with Sales and cross-functional stakeholders to translate commercial deal structures into compliant, executable contracts that enable business outcomes. This position balances team leadership, contracting expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality contract execution and alignment with organizational priorities. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience (or 3+ with advanced degree) in contracting, legal operations, commercial operations, or a related field
Possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment (for roles below Principal level)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting or leading contract development and negotiation processes
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, or influence others
Experience with contract drafting, redlining, and deal structuring
Familiarity with CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) tools
Experience working with Salesforce and/or Excel-based processes
Exposure to pricing, quoting, or commercial analytics
Continuous improvement experience (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of ~8 contract analysts across varying experience levels
Oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, redlining, negotiation support, execution, and administration
Partner with Sales teams to translate negotiated deal terms into structured, customer-ready contracts
Review contract terms to ensure alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
Support contract-related activities including proposal preparation, bid development, and contract negotiation
Evaluate contract components such as pricing, delivery schedules, and performance requirements for accuracy and completeness
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risks, obligations, and rights
Maintain and analyze contract data and documentation to support decision-making and historical tracking
Drive process consistency and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in contracting workflows
Directly manage a team of contract analysts (typically 6–8+ employees)
Responsible for performance management, coaching, development, and engagement
Establish team priorities and ensure alignment to departmental and business objectives
Lead through others—achieving goals through team execution rather than individual contribution
Support team members in navigating complex contracting scenarios and stakeholder interactions
Provides tactical and operational leadership within the contracting function
Establishes and executes operational plans aligned to business needs
Decisions may impact customer satisfaction, deal timelines, and resource allocation
Contributes to process improvements and may recommend changes to contracting practices
Operates in a complex, fast-paced environment requiring strong judgment and problem-solving