Contract Management Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Draft, review, negotiate, and oversee state agreements, which include MSAs, SOWs, amendments and change orders, NDAs, teaming agreements, software/SaaS/technology agreements, as well as vendor and subcontractor agreements, and agreements related to state, local, and commercial healthcare services.

• Lead negotiations for contracts with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and business partners.

• Assess contractual risks and offer management recommendations for risk mitigation.

• Interpret contract provisions and provide guidance to internal legal and contracts team members regarding rights, obligations, and compliance requirements.

• Collaborate with U.S.-based contract managers, attorneys, and business leaders to resolve legal, commercial, operational, and compliance challenges.

• Assist in bid and procurement activities, including the review of proposals and contracts for RFPs and government healthcare opportunities.

• Ensure contracts adhere to corporate policies, applicable laws, healthcare regulations, privacy requirements, and contracting standards.

• Maintain precise contract records and manage contracts through lifecycle management systems.

• Monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, renewals, notices, and expiration dates.

• Provide training and support to internal stakeholders on contract processes and risk management.

• Develop relationships with internal and external business partners, acting as a trusted business advisor.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; a law degree from a well-regarded university in India is preferred.

• 12–15 years of experience in contracts management, legal operations, or related fields.

• Strong understanding of U.S. contract law, regulatory compliance, and principles of risk management.

• Ability to independently evaluate, negotiate, and manage complex agreements while influencing stakeholders.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Proven experience in drafting, negotiating, and summarizing contracts and associated risks with minimal supervision.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with U.S.-based executives and legal professionals.

• Strong capability to identify, interpret, and summarize contractual terms, explaining legal and business implications to both legal and non-legal stakeholders.

• Experience in managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and contract lifecycle management tools.

• Experience supporting U.S. healthcare, healthcare technology, managed care, health plans, or Medicaid-related contracts.

• Familiarity with healthcare privacy, data security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

• Experience in supporting U.S. state government contracts, healthcare procurements, or large-scale outsourcing agreements.

• Experience working within a multinational or global organization that supports U.S.-based operations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work environment.

• Working hours from 6:30 pm to 3:30 am IST.

• High degree of ownership over contract strategy, compliance, and enterprise risk management.

• Opportunity to impact enterprise contract governance, compliance frameworks, and operational efficiency.