Contract Manager - Med Surg

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 31 Jul 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year.

Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

This role can be located in Lafayette (CO), Minneapolis (MN), or Mansfield (MA). Other locations may be considered based on candidate alignment and business need. The Contract Manager is a people leadership role within Medtronic’s Medical Surgical portfolio, responsible for leading a team of contract analysts and supporting the development and execution of customer agreements. This role partners closely with Sales and cross-functional stakeholders to translate commercial deal structures into compliant, executable contracts that enable business outcomes.

This position balances team leadership, contracting expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality contract execution and alignment with organizational priorities. A Day in the Life Lead, coach, and develop a team of ~8 contract analysts across varying experience levels Oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, redlining, negotiation support, execution, and administration Partner with Sales teams to translate negotiated deal terms into structured, customer-ready contracts Review contract terms to ensure alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications Support contract-related activities including proposal preparation, bid development, and contract negotiation Evaluate contract components such as pricing, delivery schedules, and performance requirements for accuracy and completeness Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risks, obligations, and rights Maintain and analyze contract data and documentation to support decision-making and historical tracking Drive process consistency and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in contracting workflows People Leadership & Scope Directly manage a team of contract analysts (typically 6–8+ employees) Responsible for performance management, coaching, development, and engagement Establish team priorities and ensure alignment to departmental and business objectives Lead through others—achieving goals through team execution rather than individual contribution Support team members in navigating complex contracting scenarios and stakeholder interactions Role Scope & Impact Provides tactical and operational leadership within the contracting function Establishes and executes operational plans aligned to business needs Decisions may impact customer satisfaction, deal timelines, and resource allocation Contributes to process improvements and may recommend changes to contracting practices Operates in a complex, fast-paced environment requiring strong judgment and problem-solving Must Have:

Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree required Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience (or 3+ with advanced degree) in contracting, legal operations, commercial operations, or a related field Nice to Have Experience supporting or leading contract development and negotiation processes Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, or influence others

Experience with contract drafting, redlining, and deal structuring Familiarity with CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) tools Experience working with Salesforce and/or Excel-based processes Exposure to pricing, quoting, or commercial analytics Continuous improvement experience (e.g.,…