Senior Contract Specialist at Stryker

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience
  • Microsoft applications, including advanced skills in Word (inferred from context)

Responsibilities

  • Proactively collaborate with internal teams/departments to promote a culture of inclusiveness and cooperation
  • Work with the business to establish a clear understanding of products, sales channels, key accounts, marketing, and selling strategies
  • Consistently meet service delivery expectations based on input from the business
  • Live and exemplify Stryker’s Values: Integrity, Accountability, People, and Performance
  • Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, including drafting, redlines, negotiation, execution, and renewal, while ensuring compliance with company guidelines and regulations, maintaining accurate documentation, and managing policies and processes for commercial contracts
  • Review and action pending contracts and minimize the number of open contracts or amendments at any point in time
  • Actively monitor and report contract expiry and collaborate closely with commercial, pricing, and rebates delegates to ensure timely renewal conversations
  • Accurately and timely enter all contract records in Contract Management software
  • Maintain and improve the CLM system by designing, managing and refining documents, templates, workflows, and approval, automating steps, overseeing user management, and providing training and change management
  • Collaborate with legal, Compliance, Commercial, and Pricing teams to align contracts with business objectives, mitigate financial implications and risks, and manage negotiations to ensure adherence to company policies and organizational goals
  • Support Pricing team in resolving pricing discrepancies, contract terms, value add clarification, customer qualification, or other issues
  • Build strong relationships with customers by actively engaging with them, understanding their unique needs and challenges, providing timely and effective solutions, and consistently delivering exceptional service and support
  • Actively seek and share best practices across the department to identify process improvement and automation opportunities
  • Develop and implement standard procedures, work instructions, and policies, while also assisting with internal and external audits and promoting industry best practices like Medtech Canada & WCC
  • Key member on strategic initiatives including acquisition integrations and key projects impacting the department (Power BI, Salesforce.com, Malbek, SAP etc.)
  • Contribute to the development, creation, and ongoing maintenance of standard operating procedures and work instructions related to the role
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by Manager

Skills

Contract Management
Contract Negotiation
Redlining
Contract Lifecycle Management
Legal Compliance
Documentation Management
Contract Execution
Contract Renewal

Stryker

Develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment

About Stryker

Stryker develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment aimed at improving patient care and surgical efficiency. Their products include surgical tools, neurotechnology devices, and orthopedic implants, which are sold directly to hospitals and clinics. Stryker stands out from competitors by focusing on high-quality products and a commitment to advancing healthcare solutions. The company's goal is to enhance the overall healthcare experience for both patients and medical professionals.

Kalamazoo, MichiganHeadquarters
1941Year Founded
$423.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical & prescription plans
Supplemental health benefits
Flexible Spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term & long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Risks

Integration challenges from acquisitions may strain Stryker's resources.
Rapid tech advancements risk obsolescence of Stryker's current products.
Regulatory scrutiny on acquisitions could delay Stryker's market entry.

Differentiation

Stryker's acquisitions enhance its minimally invasive surgical solutions portfolio.
Entry into the peripheral vascular segment diversifies Stryker's market presence.
Stryker's focus on AI integration boosts diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency.

Upsides

Growing demand for minimally invasive solutions aligns with Stryker's strategic acquisitions.
The orthopedic implants market growth benefits Stryker's expanding product line.
Stryker's acquisition of Inari Medical positions it in a high-growth vascular market.

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