Associate Contract Services

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

General Summary:

This is a midlevel 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 Childrens 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 indepth 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 Bachelors 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 selfdirected 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 systems and esignature software.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity in all aspects of interactions with internal and external business parties.

• Ability to organize information and resources effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks and the ability to get things performed through with and by people.

• Remote candidates will be considered.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5 employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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