Contract Manager - Med Surg

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 31 Jul 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the LifeAt Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role can be located in Lafayette (CO), Minneapolis (MN), or Mansfield (MA). Other locations may be considered based on candidate alignment and business need. 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. A Day in the Life 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 People Leadership & Scope 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 Role Scope & Impact 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 Must Have: Minimum 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 Nice to Have 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. Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment. ‌ Recruitment Fraud Alert We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com. ‌ Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$122,400.00 - $183,600.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account,