Contract Analyst - FPS

The Contract Analyst is responsible for planning and execution of daily, weekly, and contract / project timeline dependent responsibilities.  The position is largely autonomous in day-to-day activities and responsibilities.  Under the direction and leadership of the Contracting Director, the Contract Analyst is responsible for facilitating and managing numerous types of agreements, contracts-related projects and contract work for Pharmacy Services and Shared Clinical Services.

This is a full-time benefit eligible position!

• Analyze and interpret contracts, and partner with stakeholders to drive issues to closure
• Responsible for drafting, negotiating, and finalizing complex terms and conditions and agreements as needed and delegated by internal stakeholders, and as directed by leadership and / or senior team members 
• Assist stakeholders with contract analysis, which may include training customers and stakeholders as needed. 
• Works with legal, leadership and stakeholders as necessary to develop recommendations related to agreements. Often acts autonomously in making recommendations to stakeholders. 
• Foster a proactive atmosphere and assist in Shared Clinical Service Leadership portfolio management, by ensuring regular communication with departments and stakeholders regarding status of agreements.
• Foster continuous improvement by supporting departmental priorities and process improvement projects as needed.  Assist in implementing and maintaining key departmental process improvements.
• Maintain tracked milestones and keep data up to date in primary contract management system.  Provide system support to stakeholders.
• Actively partner with other team members and leadership on contract related process improvements. May delegate work and projects to support staff with leadership guidance.
• Lead some departmental initiatives and projects as determined by leadership.
• Be an advisor to the Contracting Director and other team members for Shared Clinical Services.
• Will develop knowledge and expertise in areas or businesses supported by the department, to be determined by the successful candidate and leadership.
• Will work across the entire organization and be a resource that provides a high level of service per the stakeholders’ needs.
• Prioritizes work to ensure timely and successful outcomes
• The successful candidate will demonstrate the Fairview Commitments on a daily basis, and remains grounded in the 2 guiding principles of respect for people and continuous improvement.
• Bring a positive and proactive attitude

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served

• Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
• Communicates in a respectful manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
• Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

• Fulfills all organizational requirements
  • Completes all required learning relevant to the role
  • Complies with all relevant laws, regulation and policies
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Experience

• 3-5 years of related work experience or 2 years of contract experience (J.D. from accredited law school  will satisfy the contracts experience requirement)
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite skills are required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and problem solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills are helpful.
• Good understanding of financial statements and legal contracts.

Preferred Education

• Juris Doctorate or advanced degree in business or healthcare related field

Preferred Experience

• 3 years work in contracting in healthcare, pharma, or med device experience.
• Experience with contract management software and databases.
• Experience in Legal / regulatory, compliance, or healthcare contracting field.