Director of Contract Management

Capital Health (US)•Lawrence Township, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job) The Director Contract Management establishes and governs the system-wide workflow, policies and internal controls for Capital Health’s agreements, from initial request to final invoice verification. This role leads a team that manages the contract pipeline, facilitates physician contracts in partnership with Legal and partners with Supply Chain leadership to audit vendor invoices and enterprise agreements. The role also serves as a primary resource for healthcare regulations, monitoring compliance trends, resolving complex contract disputes and directly advising senior leadership on institutional risks and legal updates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Legal Studies or a related field.
Seven years of progressively responsible, directly related experience, including at least three years in a leadership role, in contract management or healthcare compliance when accompanied by a Bachelor’s degree.
Eleven years of progressively responsible, directly related experience, including at least three years in a leadership role, in contract management or healthcare compliance when accompanied by a high school diploma or equivalent.
Strong working knowledge of federal and state healthcare laws, including Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statutes, HIPAA, and Business Associate Agreements.
Deep understanding of the practical, financial and regulatory requirements of physician contract and medical director agreements, including Fair Market Value (FMV) standards.
Strong working knowledge of contract management software, pipeline tracking and routing systems from initial request to digital archiving.
Comprehensive understanding of how operations, supply chain, legal counsel and finance departments interconnect during the contract lifecycle.
Professional proficiency with the full Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex legal and financial terms clearly to any audience.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide a team, promoting cross-training and professional growth to keep the department flexible.
Proven capacity for high-volume attention to detail, ensuring accuracy without losing track of deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Natural ability to stay organized and resolve operational challenges with a calm, solution-oriented approach.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CHC, CPC, CCS) preferred.
Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
Direct experience in contract compliance is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the system-wide contract operations framework, ensuring all agreements comply with legal policies and healthcare regulatory standards
Lead, mentor and evaluate the contract management team, fostering collaboration, professional growth and clear communication across departments
Develop and implement practical policies, procedures and daily protocols for system-wide contract administration and compliance monitoring
Coordinate with finance, legal, human resources, supply chain, information technology and clinical leaders to ensure contract management strategies support organizational goals
Oversee Capital Health’s contract pipeline, tracking the requisition, drafting, execution and storage of physician arrangements and enterprise-wide vendor agreements
Design and enforce internal financial audit controls to validate that incoming vendor and physician invoices match approved contract terms
Serve as the primary authority and escalation point for internal departments regarding contract terms, processing bottlenecks and compliance questions
Drive compliance with healthcare laws, including Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statutes and HIPAA Business Associate Agreements
Direct and certify the documentation process for physician contracts, ensuring strict adherence to FMV and commercial reasonableness standards
Develop and implement resolution strategies for complex contract disputes, structural compliance breaches and vendor performance issues
Identify and evaluate significant contract compliance issues, escalating matters as needed to legal counsel or senior leadership
Advise senior leadership and executive stakeholders on emerging regulatory changes, industry trends and institutional risks associated with hospital agreements
Direct the preparation of periodic compliance metrics, risk assessments and pipeline trend reports for executive review
Monitor contract performance metrics and industry best practices to drive continuous process improvements across the contracts team
Perform other duties as assigned