Senior Director, Contracting (Healthcare)

TL;DR

Senior Director, Contracting (Healthcare): Leading and scaling the end-to-end contracting function across client, provider, and vendor agreements with an accent on operational excellence and contract lifecycle management. Focus on designing scalable governance frameworks, optimizing CLM workflows in Ironclad, and managing a high-performing team of contracting professionals.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $180,000 - $195,000

Company

Global leader in women’s health and family building solutions providing comprehensive benefits for employers and patients.

What you will do

• Own and evolve the end-to-end contracting function for all agreement types, including client, provider, vendor, and partner contracts.
• Design and implement scalable contracting processes, governance models, and service SLAs.
• Oversee and optimize the Ironclad CLM system, including workflows, intake processes, and templates.
• Lead, mentor, and scale a team of contracting professionals, establishing clear roles and performance expectations.
• Review, structure, and negotiate complex, high-impact agreements aligned with company risk tolerance and commercial objectives.
• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard language in partnership with Legal and Finance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in contracting or legal operations within the healthcare industry.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing managers or senior individual contributors.
• Deep expertise in managing multiple contract types (client, vendor, partner) within healthcare.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, specifically Ironclad.
• Must be based in the United States.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Proven track record of building or scaling contracting or deal desk functions.
• Experience partnering closely with executive stakeholders and Legal teams.
• Strong operational mindset capable of translating strategy into execution.

Culture & Benefits

• Family-friendly benefits: paid parental leave, fertility and family building support, and a pet care fund.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Financial perks: 401(k) with company match, company equity, and a bonus program.
• Wellness support: free in-person, virtual, and text-based mental health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal days, and summer flex time.
• Professional growth through learning and development programs and a mentorship program.