Sr Contract Negotiator Digital Data

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 Senior Contract Negotiator drives commercial contract work at Intuitive. They communicate with sales, management, other departments, and customers for compliance and risk management. The negotiator handles legal tasks and ensures contract processing with high professionalism under pressure.

They also act as a legal professional in project initiatives and mentor junior team members for department and team growth.

Responsibilities:

1. Contract Drafting and Negotiation-Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, including sales and leases. Manage legal agreements for Intuitive's products and services. Manage digital, data, and privacy agreements. Support HIPAA-required Business Associate Agreements.
2. Dispute Resolution- Help resolve contract disputes by leading discussions with administrators, purchasing personnel, outside-counsel, executives, customers, and stakeholders. - Assist in finding solutions during commercial processes, including interactions with financing institutions.
3. Legal Study-Conduct legal scrutiny on contracts, regulations, and risk. Provide guidance on compliance issues. Be a subject matter professional for complex legal matters.
4. Legal Research-Stay informed about medical device industry regulations. Offer guidance on best practices and HIPAA compliance. Keep up with trends.
5. Legal Representation-- Work with team members internally. - Understand business goals and provide legal guidance. - Represent company with outside parties.
6. Risk Management-Identify and assess potential legal risks in contracts. Provide support to mitigate risks. Offer strategies to ensure compliance.
7. Compliance and Ethics -Uphold ethical standards and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies in contract negotiations and daily activities.
8. Cross-functional Collaboration -Work with various teams to ensure legal requirements match business priorities. Review new products before launch and create legal agreements for support.
9. Contract Lifecycle Management -Manage all contract stages, like drafting, execution, termination, and renewal. Collaborate with different teams for system sales, additional contractual activities. Work closely with Legal, Sales, Customer Service, Accounting, Logistics, Marketing, Clinical Affairs, Market Access.
10. Departmental Support -Supervise junior Contracts team members. Aid in training and mentorship. Manage Intuitive Surgical's contract databases. Assist in improving contract processes and policies.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Law degree (JD) from an accredited law school or equivalent legal experience.
• Minimum 4+ years’ experience with commercial contracts, or equivalent transferrable skillset from in-house or law firm setting.
• Knowledge of common legal terms. Understand commercial contracting terms, HIPAA, data security, and data privacy regulations.
• Legal research and methodical skills assessing risks and provide practical solutions, and ability to work autonomously.
• Proven contract drafting and negotiation skills with a