Associate, Contract Services

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Olympia Center

Job Description

General Summary:    

This is a mid-level position in Contracting. Under supervision of the Director, drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts of all types, to identify and mitigate contractual risk issues for the procurement of goods and services for Children’s Hospital of Chicago Medical Center and its affiliates (collectively, the “Medical Center”). This role is responsible for contracts of varying complexity in an extremely fast paced environment, where accuracy and attention to detail are critical. This position works closely with, and effectively interacts with, all members of the Legal Services team as well all levels within the organization.

Essential Job Functions:

• Works independently on contracts assigned by the Director, to review, draft, negotiate and execute contracts of varying complexity, ensuring terms are consistent with Medical Center policies and Legal Services accepted standards and practices.

• Acts as the primary point of contact for assigned contracts involving the Medical Center (excluding payor contracts and contracts for the Office of Sponsored Programs), including new arrangements, amendments, and renewals.

• Contract types include but are not limited to Purchase Agreements, Quotes, Proposals, Statements of Work, Consignment Agreements, Software Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Services Agreements, Collaboration Agreements, Event Agreements and Lab Services Agreement.

• Works collaboratively with all levels within the organization to advise on contractual negotiations, recommendations, and processes.

• Engages with outside parties to negotiate contractual terms in various forms of media, including telephone, video conferences and email. 

• Ability to cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders and provide exceptional customer service in a clear and concise manner. 

• Analyze contractual language of existing agreements to advise internal stakeholders on contractual requirements.

• Reviews and understands organizational business needs and requirements and ensures that they are appropriately addressed in the business and legal terms in all contracts negotiated to provide appropriate protection of the Medical Center.  

• Collaborates with the Director of Contract Services, other Contract Services team members, attorneys in the Legal Services Department, Risk Management, Information Management, Corporate Compliance Office and Privacy Office as needed on specialized contract reviews. Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the functionality of the contract repository system to assist institutional representatives with contracting requests.   

• Other job functions as assigned by Director of Contract Services or other members of the Legal Services Department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree required.

• Minimum three (3) years of experience directly related to the position, including demonstrated proficiency in contract review, drafting, negotiation and management, preferably healthcare environment.

• Competent interpersonal and interdisciplinary communication, organizational skills, and efficient time management skills; demonstrates a high level of professionalism.

• Ability for independent decision making, problem solving and self-directed workflow.

• Ability to read and interpret contractual agreements in an extremely fast paced environment, including managing high volumes of projects and negotiations simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Must be able to prioritize, organize and assess work in order to meet aggressive deadlines. Ability to complete work with a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, Medical Center leadership, and end users both verbally and in writing.  Ability to maintain a customer service focus to resolving impending issues while balancing organizational risk.

• Ability to effectively utilize computer word processing and spreadsheet software, as well as experience with contract management