Associate Analyst, Clinical Contracts

Summary: Edwards Lifesciences is a company dedicated to transforming patient care through innovative technologies. The Associate Analyst, Clinical Contracts role involves preparing contract files, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize patient outcomes. Responsibilities: - Preparing initial contract file and drafts, redlines and negotiating basic contracts based on basic knowledge of financial, regulatory and clinical requirements - Developing processes, planning strategies and managing CLM system - Collecting required documentation for Indirect Sourcing non-HCP (health care providers) contract submission through GTA - Collaborating with key stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance and Finance to obtain or clarify data required for contracts - Interfacing with 3rd parties to obtain required data, and/or acquiring clarification to data in order to initiate and finalize contracts - Submitting proposed final draft and supporting documentation through Legal Department’s RFA system for contract approval and securing appropriate signatures within specified signing authority - Generating reports (e.g., expiration, cycle status, terms) Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in related field with 1 year of previous related experience in contract negotiation/administration or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Preferred Qualifications: - Good computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and ability to operate general office machinery - Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills - Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills - Good knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to contract negotiation and administration - Basic knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare compliance and privacy regulations (e.g. HIPAA and Sunshine Act) - Basic understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., CFR, GCP) and documents - Good computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and Word - Good written and verbal communications skills - Good problem-solving skills - Ability to manage confidential information with discretion - Strict attention to detail - Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels - Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment - Must be able to work in a team environment, including immediate supervisor and other team members in the section or group - Ability to build stable working relationships internally Required Skills: Contract Negotiation, Contract Administration, Clinical Requirements Knowledge, Financial Requirements Knowledge, Regulatory Requirements Knowledge, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) System, Microsoft Office Suite, Medical Terminology, Healthcare Compliance, Privacy Regulations HIPAA, Privacy Regulations Sunshine Act, Regulatory Documents CFR, Regulatory Documents GCP, Confidentiality Management Benefits: Competitive salaries, Performance-based incentives, A wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families