What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Manager position at Sectra AB?
Join a tech company that’s making a difference in healthcare
At Sectra, we take a lot of pride as a market leader in medical IT and secure communications. Our customers operate in some of society’s most critical functions, and we are uniquely positioned to help them optimize patient-centered care. Our modular and scalable enterprise imaging solutions allow healthcare providers to grow from ology to ology, while our encrypted communication systems protect the most sensitive information for customers around the world.
About the position
As a Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in managing and overseeing Sectra’s contracts, ensuring they are fair, legally compliant, and align with company objectives. You will collaborate with internal teams, outsourced legal counsel, and customers to negotiate and manage contracts efficiently while mitigating risks. This position is ideal for someone with a strong legal and contracts management background who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment. This position is based in our Shelton, CT office.
As a Contracts Manager, you will have the opportunity to:
Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Sectra’s products, services, and future offerings
Review contracts to ensure they are fair, reasonable, and minimize identified risks while aligning with legal best practices
Work cross-functionally with key stakeholders within the Sectra Executive Team during contract negotiations
Liaise with Sectra’s outsourced legal team for guidance and opinions when necessary
Own the contracting process, including maintaining documentation, version control, and tracking milestones
Serve as a point of contact for all contract documents and redlines, ensuring exclusive submission to the customer by the Contract Manager
Participate in contracting and negotiation meetings, representing Sectra’s interests
Manage the lifecycle of framework agreements and standard contracts, ensuring they remain valid and up-to-date
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and senior leadership to align on strategic contract priorities
Drive process improvements and implement best practices in contract lifecycle management (CLM)
Maintain full documentation and audit trails for all contract activities
Work with great people
SONIA MARIA
Account Manager
"Sectra is a great place to work. From the fantastic work atmosphere to the cooperation between employees, to the freedom to do our job to deliver the best solutions to the customers.”"
LINDSAY VAN BALLEGOOIJ
Account Manager
"Our customers are passionate and take part in the development of our products. Every customer visit gives me new ideas and insights which can be taken back to my colleagues.”"
Skills & Requirements
As a Contracts Manager, the following requirements apply:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; paralegal certification or legal education is a strong advantage
5 years of experience in contract management, legal, or related fields
Knowledge of contract law, legal best practices, and risk mitigation strategies
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Proficiency in managing contract lifecycle processes, including version control and stakeholder coordination
Experience in negotiating contracts in a professional capacity
Ability to work out of our Shelton, CT office
Ability to travel as required (up to 25%)
Preferred experience, not required:
Familiarity with contract management systems (CLM tools)
Background in healthcare IT or medical technology industries
Knowledge of cloud-based contract solutions
Experience working with international teams or organizations
How we make your job meaningful and rewarding
At Sectra, we embody the energy of a young startup while enjoying the stability of a well-established brand, vast global experience, and a product backed by 40 years of innovation. The result? An agile, invigorating, highly supportive, and fun environment that empowers our team to do their best work and make a difference in people’s lives every day.
In addition to a competitive salary and performance-based incentives, we offer many exciting benefits and perks, including:
Generous paid time off policy
Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K matching and more!
A professional workplace with fantastic colleagues, who also have fun at work
A work environment where your voice will be heard and your efforts make a difference
The ability to work with products that bring real benefits to society
An environment featuring advanced systems where patient safety and efficient workflows are key aspects
Opportunities to work in, or with, other countries and cultures
Other information:
We recruit on an ongoing basis. The goal is for the right candidate to start as soon as possible.
The salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $130,000, based on experience and qualifications.
Sectra combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. The total rewards package includes comprehensive benefits, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.
Sectra celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.
Great Place to Work
Making a difference
Great colleagues
Personal development
Innovation & technology
Global environment
Working close to customers
About the company
Sectra develops and sells cutting-edge solutions for medical IT and cybersecurity. We help hospitals and those who are training future healthcare personnel to improve their efficiency so that patients can receive better care. We also support and help defense, authorities, and critical social functions to secure their communication against eavesdropping and protect their systems against unauthorized access. This is how we create conditions for a healthier and safer society.
One thing that identifies us at Sectra is our customer obsession— our ability and willingness to understand, create value for and stand up for our customers. This shared priority is at the core of our culture. Our customers describe this as having the knowledge to meet expectations, the passion to exceed them. As we hire for attitude and ability - train for skill, we happily expand your knowledge, if you bring the passion and willingness to learn.
Brittany Aborn | Contact Person
At Sectra, we take a lot of pride as a market leader in medical IT and secure communications. Our customers operate in some of society’s most critical functions, and we are uniquely positioned to help them optimize patient-centered care. Our modular and scalable enterprise imaging solutions allow healthcare providers to grow from ology to ology, while our encrypted communication systems protect the most sensitive information for customers around the world.
About the position
As a Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in managing and overseeing Sectra’s contracts, ensuring they are fair, legally compliant, and align with company objectives. You will collaborate with internal teams, outsourced legal counsel, and customers to negotiate and manage contracts efficiently while mitigating risks. This position is ideal for someone with a strong legal and contracts management background who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment. This position is based in our Shelton, CT office.
As a Contracts Manager, you will have the opportunity to:
Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Sectra’s products, services, and future offerings
Review contracts to ensure they are fair, reasonable, and minimize identified risks while aligning with legal best practices
Work cross-functionally with key stakeholders within the Sectra Executive Team during contract negotiations
Liaise with Sectra’s outsourced legal team for guidance and opinions when necessary
Own the contracting process, including maintaining documentation, version control, and tracking milestones
Serve as a point of contact for all contract documents and redlines, ensuring exclusive submission to the customer by the Contract Manager
Participate in contracting and negotiation meetings, representing Sectra’s interests
Manage the lifecycle of framework agreements and standard contracts, ensuring they remain valid and up-to-date
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and senior leadership to align on strategic contract priorities
Drive process improvements and implement best practices in contract lifecycle management (CLM)
Maintain full documentation and audit trails for all contract activities
Work with great people
SONIA MARIA
Account Manager
"Sectra is a great place to work. From the fantastic work atmosphere to the cooperation between employees, to the freedom to do our job to deliver the best solutions to the customers.”"
LINDSAY VAN BALLEGOOIJ
Account Manager
"Our customers are passionate and take part in the development of our products. Every customer visit gives me new ideas and insights which can be taken back to my colleagues.”"
Skills & Requirements
As a Contracts Manager, the following requirements apply:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; paralegal certification or legal education is a strong advantage
5 years of experience in contract management, legal, or related fields
Knowledge of contract law, legal best practices, and risk mitigation strategies
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Proficiency in managing contract lifecycle processes, including version control and stakeholder coordination
Experience in negotiating contracts in a professional capacity
Ability to work out of our Shelton, CT office
Ability to travel as required (up to 25%)
Preferred experience, not required:
Familiarity with contract management systems (CLM tools)
Background in healthcare IT or medical technology industries
Knowledge of cloud-based contract solutions
Experience working with international teams or organizations
How we make your job meaningful and rewarding
At Sectra, we embody the energy of a young startup while enjoying the stability of a well-established brand, vast global experience, and a product backed by 40 years of innovation. The result? An agile, invigorating, highly supportive, and fun environment that empowers our team to do their best work and make a difference in people’s lives every day.
In addition to a competitive salary and performance-based incentives, we offer many exciting benefits and perks, including:
Generous paid time off policy
Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K matching and more!
A professional workplace with fantastic colleagues, who also have fun at work
A work environment where your voice will be heard and your efforts make a difference
The ability to work with products that bring real benefits to society
An environment featuring advanced systems where patient safety and efficient workflows are key aspects
Opportunities to work in, or with, other countries and cultures
Other information:
We recruit on an ongoing basis. The goal is for the right candidate to start as soon as possible.
The salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $130,000, based on experience and qualifications.
Sectra combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. The total rewards package includes comprehensive benefits, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.
Sectra celebrates diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.
Great Place to Work
Making a difference
Great colleagues
Personal development
Innovation & technology
Global environment
Working close to customers
About the company
Sectra develops and sells cutting-edge solutions for medical IT and cybersecurity. We help hospitals and those who are training future healthcare personnel to improve their efficiency so that patients can receive better care. We also support and help defense, authorities, and critical social functions to secure their communication against eavesdropping and protect their systems against unauthorized access. This is how we create conditions for a healthier and safer society.
One thing that identifies us at Sectra is our customer obsession— our ability and willingness to understand, create value for and stand up for our customers. This shared priority is at the core of our culture. Our customers describe this as having the knowledge to meet expectations, the passion to exceed them. As we hire for attitude and ability - train for skill, we happily expand your knowledge, if you bring the passion and willingness to learn.
Brittany Aborn | Contact Person
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000