Contract Manager-Remote

Labcorp • Burlington, NC

1d • Remote

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a REMOTE Contract Manager to join our team! Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm EST The Contract Management Manager is responsible for overseeing the management of a team of Contract Associates and support of the end-to-end management of divisional client contracts and bid responses, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal requirements. This role is ideal for a people leader who brings hands-on experience in contract administration, bid writing and has a collaborative mindset. The individual will be responsible for team management, task coordination, and ensuring timely and accurate processing of contracts and bid responses, with escalations to the Director, as needed. At Labcorp, you are part of a journey to accelerate life-changing healthcare breakthroughs and improve the delivery of care for all. You’ll be inspired to discover more, develop new skills and pursue career-building opportunities as we help solve some of today’s biggest health challenges around the world. Together, let’s embrace possibilities and change lives!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of relevant experience, with 1 -3 years in leadership roles or 8 years’ relevant experience without an Associate degree, with 1-3 years in leadership roles
• Organization skills and having the ability to adapt to high pressure situations is a must.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written, necessary.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Ability to change directions in workload based on required timeframes.
• Must have the ability to work independently, and as a team, with little to no supervision.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years’ experience drafting and negotiating DNA Paternity contracts
• 3-5 years’ experience drafting DNA Paternity Government Bids
• 3-5 years’ experience working with federal/state/government agencies
• 1-2 years’ experience working in iCertis

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development Lead and manage a team of contract professionals, overseeing workload, priorities, and performance. Provide coaching, professional development, and training for new hires on contracting policies and best practices.
• Client Contract Management, Engagement and Escalation Support Manage, and at some times, draft, review and negotiate high profile, complex client contracts using pre-approved corporate templates, ensuring consistency and adherence to company policies and risk standard, escalating as needed. Review redlines using pre-approved language (approved deviations) and make determinations when escalation is required. Address client questions, and drafts emails and or participates on calls related to client questions. Escalates client concerns on information requests, compliance confirmations, pricing and business team questions, and requests for client calls as needed. Oversee contract drafting and provide coverage and escalation support as needed. Review, analyze, and negotiate high profile, complex client-provided contract documents (“client paper”) to align with company requirements and minimize legal and commercial risk. Maintain accurate records in contract management systems, ensuring data integrity and tracking status. Monitor contract deadlines, renewals, expirations, and compliance obligations. Prepare and facilitate Law Department reviews and interpret legal/regulatory matters. Clearly and accurately informs clients and management of the status of ongoing projects, including time frames, changes to plans, problems, solutions, etc. Attend stakeholder calls to address business concerns and facilitate escalations to senior leadership.
• Collaboration with Legal and Business Teams Partner with the Law Department to interpret contractual terms, resolve disputes, and ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards. Work closely with business units to understand client requirements, operational objectives, and service expectations to translate them into contractual terms. Advise internal stakeholders on contract structure, process, and risk considerations. Conduct training and provide guidance to business teams on contracting best practices, processes, and policies. Coordinate with stakeholders to identify and resolve contract exceptions and escalations. Serve as a point of contact for internal teams, including Sales, Law Department, Pricing, RCM, and Corporate Compliance
• Client Record Management and Data Integrity Oversee team use of the contract management system, and at some times, create, update, and maintain client records within the contract management system, ensuring data accuracy and completeness. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of client records in the contract management system. Monitor for duplicate, missing, or inconsistent client data and oversee resolution of discrepancies.
• Bid Management Responsibilities Monitor DNA Paternity government and state bid opportunities and support proposal development. Prepare and submit responses to RFPs/RFQs using standard, approved language. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather pricing, compliance, and documentation. Review bid terms to identify risks and contractual obligations. Track bid timelines and approvals to ensure timely submission. Package proposals for legal review and submit to routine clients. Manage execution of documents and maintain records in the contract system. Support post-bid clarifications and contract award negotiations. Communicate bid activity and outcomes to the Senior Manager for reporting. Serve as an escalation point for bid-related issues.

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
• Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees