Hospital Contract Manager

Checkpoint Surgical is a privately held medical device company based in Cleveland, Ohio. The company works with surgeons to advance the science and practice of peripheral nerve care through research, education, and innovative product development. Checkpoint Surgical’s state-of-the-art nerve care products have become the standard of care for peripheral nerve surgery. The company actively develops and brings to market new products to support the entire continuum of intraoperative nerve care.

Position: Hospital Contract Manager
Department: Sales
Reports to: Vice President of Sales
Location: Corporate Office (Cleveland, OH)
Travel: Minimal – As Needed

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Hospital Contract Manager at Checkpoint Surgical is a strategic partner responsible for overseeing, establishing, renewing, and negotiating critical hospital, and vendor contracts. This role ensures full lifecycle contract management from initiation through renewal, aligning with compliance, risk mitigation, KPI performance, and enterprise goals. You’ll work cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Sales, Customer Service, Compliance, and Executive teams to craft smart, agile agreements that power our mission.

This is not your average contract management role — it’s a chance to work with one of the most accomplished teams in the medical device space and make an immediate, lasting impact.

What You’ll Do

• Negotiate & Draft Contracts:Lead the establishment, renewal, and negotiation of hospital purchase agreements.
• Lifecycle Oversight:Own the entire contract lifecycle — intake, version control, execution, performance tracking, renewals, and termination — using modern Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools.
• Contracting Strategy:Ensure all contracts comply with regulatory, legal, while meeting internal goals and standards. Spot risks early and offer smart mitigation strategies.
• Performance Monitoring:Assess performance against team and company KPIs. Drive accountability and improvements.
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  Collaboration:
  
  Work hand‑in‑hand with multiple departments to align contract strategies with business priorities.
• Template & Playbook Development:Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and internal workflows for scalability and speed.
• Training & Enablement:Help train cross‑functional teams on contract compliance and negotiation best practices.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Experience:3+ years of progressive experience in healthcare, medical device, IT, or biotech contract management.
• Expertise:Working knowledge of hospital purchasing, healthcare compliance (HIPAA, Anti‑Kickback, Stark, ACA, etc.), strong negotiation skills, and a knack for contract language.
• Tech‑Savvy:Proficient in using CLM platforms, e‑signature tools, and contract analytics.
• Detail‑Oriented:Organized, precise, and committed to getting it right under pressure.
• Collaborative:Proven ability to build trust and partner with Legal, Procurement, and C‑level stakeholders.
• Business‑Minded:Understands how contracts affect bottom‑line performance and can translate legal language into strategic decisions.
• Agile:Thrives in fast‑paced, startup‑like environments and adapts quickly to change.

Preferred Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Certifications like CPCM, CCCM (NCMA), or relevant paralegal credentials are a plus.
• Experience with hospital purchasing, vendor sourcing, or healthcare contracting is highly desirable.
• Career Growth:Training, mentorship, and leadership exposure.
• Retirement Support:401(k) with generous employer match.

About The Team

We are a fast-moving, high-performing team of entrepreneurial thought leaders driven by a mission to shape the future of healthcare. Our A‑Level Players thrive on challenge, live for continuous improvement, and are wired to win. We’re scaling fast — but we never sacrifice quality. If you’re ready to lead contract strategy in a company that values innovation, speed, and excellence, you’ve just found your people.

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