Contract Manager - Med Surg

Medtronic•Lafayette, CO

29d•Hybrid

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.

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)
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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

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)