Senior Contract Manager, Enterprise Accounts - Minneapolis, MN

Medtronic•Fridley, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Contract Manager supports Cardiovascular Enterprise Accounts contracting within Medtronic’s Americas Pricing & Contracting function. The role is based onsite in Fridley, Minnesota, with travel expected to be less than 10%. It combines people leadership with strategic contracting, pricing, and cross-functional partnership to support complex customer agreements, commercial initiatives, and profitable growth. The role partners with Sales and business leadership while advancing contracting capabilities, governance, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
At least 5 years of people leadership experience.
Experience in commercial contracting, pricing, finance, or related business functions.
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or healthcare services contracting or pricing.
Experience with enterprise accounts, health systems, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), or Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs).
Experience developing and executing complex commercial pricing and contracting strategies.
Knowledge of contract law, contracting governance, pricing approvals, and contract compliance.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP, Business Objects, Power BI, or similar analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for Cardiovascular Enterprise Accounts contracting.
Develop and execute pricing and contracting strategies that support enterprise customers and commercial objectives.
Lead complex contract negotiations, including contract strategy, terms, pricing, redlines, approvals, and execution.
Partner with Sales, Finance, Legal, Marketing, and business leaders on contracting strategies and commercial initiatives.
Ensure contract activities comply with pricing approvals, legal templates, standard operating procedures, and company policies.
Analyze contract performance, pricing trends, customer incentives, and financial data to inform business decisions.
Lead contracting strategies supporting new products, go-to-market initiatives, contract renewals, and customer programs.
Identify and implement process, technology, and workflow improvements to strengthen contracting effectiveness and scalable execution.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Life insurance and long-term disability leave for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Dependent daycare spending account and tuition assistance/reimbursement for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Simple Steps global well-being program for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Incentive plans for all regular employees.
401(k) plan with employer contribution and match for all regular employees.
Short-term disability, paid time off, and paid holidays for all regular employees.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan for all regular employees.
Employee Assistance Program for all regular employees.
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.