Contract Specialist

Danaher Corporation•Brea, CA

1d•$34 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Contract Specialist has a proactive, business-minded approach with strong critical thinking skills to identify opportunities, mitigate risk, and drive value through sound decision-making. This individual will analyze complex scenarios and develop alternative solutions that improve outcomes and ensure accuracy. The Contract Specialist is customer-focused with strong sales acumen and demonstrated leadership through influence, initiative, and mentorship to enhance experience and support revenue growth. This position is part of the Client Services Department and reports to the Manager/Supervisor responsible for Contract Administration located in Brea, CA and will be on-site. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, business partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and professional resolution of inquiries. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution abilities Manage the full contract lifecycle, including booking agreements, maintaining contract data, and ensuring compliance with billing, shipping, and contractual terms and partner with Sales to support renewals, prevent expirations, enable new placements, and research, analyze, and resolve complex issues related to pricing and contract terms

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2+ years experience delivering exceptional customer service, building strong relationships, and delivering high-quality outcomes (contract interpretation, understanding contract language)
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and PowerBI)

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree
Experience working with complex diagnostic contract structures and navigating ambiguity
Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP and/or Oracle

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, business partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and professional resolution of inquiries.
Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
Manage the full contract lifecycle, including booking agreements, maintaining contract data, and ensuring compliance with billing, shipping, and contractual terms
Partner with Sales to support renewals, prevent expirations, enable new placements, and research, analyze, and resolve complex issues related to pricing and contract terms