Contract Manager (Research)

Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Somerville
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionAs a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community by leading innovation across our system. Founded by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Mass General Brigham supports a complete continuum of care including community and specialty hospitals, a managed care organization, a physician network, community health centers, home care and other health-related entities. Several of our hospitals are teaching affiliates of Harvard Medical School, and our system is a national leader in biomedical research.An exciting opportunity to work with employees across across the Mass General Brigham hospital system to execute high risk contracts with a variety of vendors in support of our mission to deliver outstanding medical care to our patients and world class Research. Reporting directly to the Corporate Manager of Non-Clinical Contracts, the Contract Manager/Non-Clinical Contracting manages contract types to include: software, services, and agreements to support the purchases of goods and services. The Contract Manager identifies and manages risk by negotiating favorable contractual terms. The Contract Manager assists with determining goals and objectives of the services provided by Supply Chain. This position is remote with travel to Mass General Brigham sites as needed.Responsibilities: Negotiate and manage enterprise-wide agreements with Professional Services, IT, and Research vendors ensuring timely, accurate and market-competitive ratesRespond to all questions related to the service line in a prompt & professional manner and in accordance with departmental service level expectations.Build strategies to reach contract and savings objectivesDeliver savings, risk mitigation, and operational efficiencies as a result of successful contract negotiations with vendorsParticipate in RFP evaluation, market analyses, contract negotiation and contract executionEnsure the organization's internal contract documents are accurate and well maintainedMaintain excellent working relationships with business ownersBuild, prepare, review, redline, and sign all contractsFind opportunities to improve business processes and/or savings opportunities and devise plans to implement these changesSeek opportunities to consolidate vendors, lower costs and improve operational efficiencyMaintain up-to-date knowledge of new technology developments and industry standard methodologies.Participate on procurement related committees and special projects as assigned.QualificationsQualifications: 5+ years' experience in a contracting role with a focus on contracting with professional services, technology and research vendorsBachelor's Degree in Business or a related fieldStrong understanding of contractual language addressing areas of risk to include: PHI, PI, data use, intellectual property rights, copyright issues, and compliance Experience working in fast-paced environment and managing a high volume of work effectivelyAccountable, self-driven and responsible individual who thrives in a team environmentDemonstrated ability to identify and lead critical initiatives Experience negotiating with technology, services, and research vendors.Expertise in high contract negotiations, cost savings, vendor management, and customer relations Possesses strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects with shifting deadlinesMust have strong digital literacy and knowledge of common programs such as Microsoft Office Must possess excellent written and oral communication skillsExemplify creative problem solving abilitiesSkills/Abilities/Other DetailsPossess strong interpersonal skills to optimally connect with staff at all levels of the organizationAbility to successfully negotiate and collaborate with others of different skill sets, backgrounds and levels within and external to the organizationAbility to quickly build trust and credibility with internal stakeholders, Leadership, and VendorsStrong problem solving and negotiation skillsAbility to provide subject matter expertise related to technology, services and research contractingAbility to influence decision making in a highly collaborative environment by providing thoughtful recommendationsAbility to meet multiple deadlines and juggle multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to identify when inter department expertise is required and work closely with those departments to ensure successful outcomesRequires minimal direction from leadership and possesses the ability to learn quicklyJob Field: Materials MgmtOrganization: Mass General BrighamSchedule: Full-timeShift: Day JobEmployee Status: Regular

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