Contract Development Lead

The Lead, Contract Development is responsible for leading all completion of redlines with regards to bids documents and direct/ group purchasing organization off template agreements for Healthcare Systems and Technologies. The Lead, Contract Development provides analytical and strategic support to the Commercial Operations functions, and works collaboratively with various other functions including Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Corporate Legal teams. Effectively redline contract terms related to the assigned contract portfolio; provide guidance and recommendation on contract terms to business team; work directly with external parties to identify alternative contract provisions to resolve differences between Baxter and external parties. Consistently exercise independent judgment to identify potential legal and/or business-related issues, including concerns related to operational risk, and seek guidance where appropriate. Provide contract support to assist in the processing direct, distribution, and/or group purchasing organization off template agreements from initial drafting, redlines, to finalization. Communicate finalized contracts/amendments for contract implementation/maintenance. Provide accurate and efficient support to our customers and stakeholders, while creating profitable and quality agreements for Baxter. Collaborate and work with various levels of the organization, including Legal, Sales, Finance, and both internal and external business associates. Participate in process innovation to develop/identify procedural gaps, drive for improvements, efficiencies, achieve results and enhance customer relationships. Communicate with Sales to understand customer needs and business opportunities. Contribute to and/or create standard operating procedures and the maintenance of those procedures.