We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Contract Management, to lead the negotiation, review, and lifecycle management of contracts across our healthcare operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of the healthcare regulatory environment, strong leadership in implementing technology-driven contract solutions, and hands-on expertise in using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to optimize contract workflows. This role is critical to ensuring legal compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment in all contracting activities. Core Responsibilities & Essential Job Functions Contract Lifecycle Management Oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, storing, and monitoring of contracts . Help build and maintain contract templates and standard clauses to ensure consistency and legal compliance . Manage 3rd party sourcing of critical products & services for the FoC, template development for Request for Proposals (RFPs), and final vendor due diligence, scoring and general selection support. Manage various external Legal relationships and consult with appropriate legal counsel on complex contractual terms or language modifications. Develop, document and implement the FoC's contract administration related policies & procedures. Manage contract onboarding and termination processes. Partner with Business Owners in monitoring & assessing the performance of the FoC’s key/critical Vendors and ensuring adherence to SLA’s and other contractual conditions (insurance coverages, security provisions, employee screenings etc.). System Implementation & Optimization: Lead or support the deployment and ongoing management of a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system . Drive adoption, training, and process redesign around CLM technology . AI & Automation Utilize AI-based contract review to identify risks, flag anomalies, and accelerate contract review. Provide insights and feedback to continuously improve AI model performance and usability in contract review . Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between Legal, Finance, Compliance, IT, and business stakeholders . Understand business needs and tailor contract terms to align with operational and strategic goals . Risk Management & Compliance: Ensure contracts comply with applicable healthcare laws and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law) . Identify and mitigate contractual risks and escalate significant issues to legal partners and business stakeholders. Performance Metrics & Reporting: Track and report on key contract metrics such as turnaround time, renewal dates, compliance rates, and risk profiles. Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance contract cycle efficiency and governance. Team Management: Hire, train, coach, counsel, and evaluate performance of direct reports. Assume budget responsibility for the team . Manage administrative and 3rd party contract negotiations encompassing as necessary the FoC Business Owner, FoC Counsel, Vendor Sales Representative and Vendor Counsel. Responsible for completing additional job duties as assigned by manager . Qualifications Knowledge of data privacy and security requirements related to contracts. Sound business judgment with the ability to escalate legal issues appropriately. Ability to work cross-functionally and partner with FoC Business Owners to drive contracts to completion. Experience with ServiceNow preferred. High attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills. Requests : Must be able to communicate effectively within the work environment, read and write using the primary language with in the workplace. Visual and auditory ability to work with clients, staff and others in the workplace continuously. Utilize computer and cell phone for effective communication. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (organized by our company values): Community oriented: Seeks to understand the underlying needs, desires, and values of colleagues. Proactively builds spaces for others to engage in learning and community. Appreciates and demonstrates collaboration across teams. Serves as a role model, bringing our core values to life in your work. Works well with employees at any level of employment. Equity informed: Knowledge of multiple historically excluded groups with knowledge in I/DD (intellectual and developmental disability) communities . Interest in working with and elevating employee needs. Approaches work with a growth mindset, welcome feedback, and understand that humans all have biases and are imperfect as a baseline. Bold: Challenges the status quo in service of creating advocacy informed systems and external partnerships. Navigates ambiguity with excitement for problem solving. Effectively manages programs from visioning to implementation + impact measure. Commitment to meet agreed upon deadlines on time or ahead of schedule. Transparent on action, pursuits, and outcomes. Wellbeing driven: Willingness and commitment to self-reflection and re-thinking. Ability to understand your physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing needs with a willingness to co-create boundaries that allow you to sustainably show up and honor your humanity. Capacity to contribute to and help cultivate effective + sustainable wellbeing driven spaces. Conditions of Employment Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The People & Performance Department must analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as fitness for the position. Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General. Must attend any required training. Time Type: Full time Compensation: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annually The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization. Catalight is an equal opportunity employer.