Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

The Sr. Contracts Manager – Operations plays a critical part managing and negotiating a broad range of complex purchasing agreements that support the operations of clinical, regulatory, research and development, transportation and logistics, and MRO equipment operations. The Sr. Contracts Manager – Operations will negotiate contractual terms and conditions with suppliers/vendors to ensure compliance in the procurement of products and services for Intuitive.

Essential Job Duties

Build strong relationships with key partners at different levels of the organization including legal, operations, and logistics.
Consult with Legal on key points of law and commercial best practice, interpreting complex terms and conditions including IP related terms and incorporate their guidance into contract terms.
Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts that establish business relationships with suppliers.
Analyze contracts to ensure compliance to company policy, government regulations, applicable laws, and other requirements.
Analyze, interpret, and respond to terms presented in contracts.
Negotiate contract terms and conditions with suppliers.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

Experience in negotiating key contractual terms and conditions
Knowledge of contract management best practices and commercial contract law
Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on contract terms, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance
Develop and continuously improve contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines.
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and create and reset priorities as needed
Effective time management skills; able to prioritize multiple tasks
Demonstrates a positive and flexible attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence and persuade others
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and ability to work extended hours as needed

Required Education and Training

Related Bachelor’s Degree required
CPCM or J.D. desired
Minimum 8-10+ years prior experience with complex contract negotiation
Minimum of 5+ years of relevant contract negotiation experience focused on medical device, pharmaceutical or biotech indirect procurement contracts.

Working Condition

Capacity to maintain seated for extended periods.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Prior experience at a biotech, pharma, or life sciences company.
Familiarity with intellectual property and licensing issues in the meditech space.
Comfortable working with international contracts and cross-border transactions.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.