Manager, Commercial healthcare Contracts (6-Month Temporary Assignment)

Manager, Commercial Contracts (6-Month Temporary Assignment)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET (occasional additional hours as needed)

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We are seeking an experienced Manager, Commercial Contracts for a 6-month temporary engagement to lead our Commercial Contracts Team. This interim role requires a skilled contracts professional who can negotiate, draft, and manage commercial agreements —both using client's standard templates and third-party contracts.

This position leads a team of three (2 Contract Specialists and 1 Contracts Manager) and ensures overall effectiveness and alignment of contract operations with client policies, corporate goals, and customer expectations.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on day-to-day contract operations , while also ensuring continuity and compliance during this interim period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee a team of contract professionals, guide performance, development, and succession planning.
• Define strategic and financial plans for the department; align goals with business objectives.
• Serve as a key liaison for commercial customer relationships and contract negotiations.
• Administer contract templates, negotiate terms, and assess risk across business units.
• Develop and implement contract policies, workflow improvements, and training programs.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives (LEAN/Process Optimization).

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• MBA or JD preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years in corporate contracts or document management
• At least 5 years in a leadership role
• Experience in healthcare and sales contracting preferred

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat (Professional preferred)
• Experience with cloud-based contract management systems (supply side)
• Tools: Jira, Salesforce, CCR, Power BI, nSAP

Certifications (Preferred):

• White Belt Lean Certification or equivalent

What you didn’t know about us:

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long-Term growth potential
• 401k
• With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with a game changing client and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!

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We are Collaborators . You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

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