Baxter International Inc. · 9 hours ago
Lead, Contract Development,
Baxter International Inc. is committed to redefining healthcare delivery and making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals. The Lead, Contract Development is responsible for managing contract negotiations and providing strategic support to various commercial operations functions, ensuring effective collaboration across teams.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in related field is required
Experience in redlining commercial agreements including third party contracts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact across all levels of the organization are critical
Must be a self-starter and ability to work proficiently with limited supervision
Candidate must have excellent organization skills, is focused on customer satisfaction and provides timely and accurate results
Individual must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time efficiently
Attention to detail is essential
Proficient with usage and capabilities of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Paralegal experience preferred
Healthcare experience a plus
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits
Company
Baxter International Inc.
For nearly a century, we have delivered on our commitment to saving and sustaining the lives of patients, working alongside clinicians and providers around the world.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.28BKey Investors
German Federal Ministry of Education and Research
2025-12-08Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2021-04-21Grant· $1.81M
2019-05-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.68B
Leadership Team
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