Lead, Contract Development

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Your Role at Baxter

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 Medical Product Therapies. 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!

This a hybrid role based out of our Deerfield, IL office.

What you'll be doing

Redlines, review, negotiate and finalize a variety of business contracts and correspondence. Prepare and assist in the processing of template agreements from initial drafting to finalization which include redlines.
Effectively redline contract terms; 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 legal support to assist in the processing direct and/or group purchasing organization off template agreements from initial drafting, redlines, to finalization.
Responsible to lead RFP/RFI which contain terms and conditions templates for the Medical Products Therapies.
Provide accurate and efficient support to our customers and stakeholders, while creating profitable and quality agreements for Baxter.
Ability to collaborate and work with individuals levels of the organization. Including Legal, Sales, and 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.
Provide operational support to Marketing in conjunction with the implementation of product launches and promotional pricing by creating agreement templates.
Responsible for contributions to and/or creations of standard operating procedures and the maintenance of those procedures.

What you'll bring

A Bachelor’ degree and 4-8 years of experience in related field is required; Paralegal experience is a plus.
Experience in redlining commercial agreements including third party.
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 handle time efficiently.
Attention to detail is essential.
Proficient with usage and capabilities of Excel, Word, BAMS, Icertis.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

The estimated pay range for this position is $88,000 to $121,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less within the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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