Associate Contract Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Contracts Analyst interfaces between Natera’s U.S. sales team and other functional areas, including its legal and compliance teams. This role  focuses on the review, drafting, and management of contracts with clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies. The individual is required to have a strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks specific to laboratory services and the healthcare industry.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

• Support Natera Sales with Vendor Registrations and Certifications.

• Collaborate with internal departments such as operations, finance, and quality assurance to ensure contract alignment with business objectives.

• Act as a liaison between internal teams and external parties regarding contract terms and negotiations.

• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation related to contract negotiations, amendments, and renewals.

• Generate reports on contract status, performance metrics, and compliance for management review.

• Assist in developing standardized contract templates and guidelines.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.

• Knowledge of commercial and legal contract terms with direct experience working with CLM systems strongly preferred.

• 2 years of experience in contract analysis or management, preferably within a laboratory, healthcare, or regulatory environment.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently on projects of high complexity with minimal supervision.

• Ability to systematically analyze complex problems, draw relevant conclusions, and implement appropriate solutions. 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of management and across functions, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines with consistently high-quality work products.

• Ability to formulate creative solutions to accomplish the company’s objectives.

• Strong verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong technology skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

• Excellent writing and editing skills.

• Well organized, proactive and detail-oriented.

• Experience in the healthcare industry is preferred but not required.

 

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The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.San Carlos, CA $65,000—$80,000 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcom