Contract Negotiator

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.
As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.
Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.
Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.
Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

The Contract Negotiator is key in Intuitive's commercial contracting. As the main communicator, the Contract Negotiator works with Intuitive's salesforce, leadership, internal management, over 10 departments, and customers. This ensures legal compliance and reduces risk. The Contract Negotiator handles tasks like legal drafting, negotiating, and processing contracts. This is done professionally in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

1. Contract Drafting and Negotiation Prepare, review, and negotiate many complex contracts, including commercial agreements for Intuitive's products and services. Handle miscellaneous legal agreements related to Intuitive's commercial activities. Act as legal manager for digital, data, and privacy agreements, along with Business Associate Agreements under HIPAA.
2. Legal Research Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments in the medical device industry. Provide recommendations and guidance based on industry best practices, including HIPAA, and emerging trends.
3. Legal Representation Collaborate with internal stakeholders, like business development, product managers, and executives. Understand business goals, provide legal advice, and negotiate favorable terms. Represent Intuitive Surgical with external parties, including customers, regulators, and affiliates.
4. Risk Management Identify, assess, and support potential legal risks in contracts. Propose strategies and advice to mitigate them effectively. Manage risks and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
5. Compliance and Ethics Uphold ethical standards and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies in contract negotiations and daily activities.
6. Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with cross-functional teams, including regulatory affairs, service department, field service, manufacturing, and marketing. Ensure alignment between legal requirements and business goals. Review and assess new products before commercial launch. Draft and develop new legal or acquisition agreements to support those products.
7. Contract Lifecycle Management Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting to execution and termination. Ensure timely renewal, amendments, and compliance. Work closely with Intuitive Surgical's Legal, Sales, Customer Service, Accounting, and Logistics teams on the system sales process. Collaborate with Marketing, Clinical Affairs, and Market Access on further contractual activities.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Law degree (JD) from an accredited law school or equivalent legal experience.
• 2+ years’ experience with commercial contracts, or equivalent transferrable skillset from in-house or law firm setting.
• Working knowledge of standard legal terms and conditions. Operational knowledge of commercial contracting terms, HIPAA, data security, or data privacy regulations.
• Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills with a keen attention to detail, preferably commercial terms and conditions.
• Exceptional interest in commercial tra