Commercial Contract Development Lead

Where Your Work Makes a Difference

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. Our founding belief in 1931 continues to be our guiding principle today. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations and hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

THIS IS WHERE you build trust to achieve results

Your Role as a Commercial Contract Development Lead at Baxter involves leading the completion of redlines for bid documents and direct/group purchasing organization off-template agreements for Healthcare Systems and Technologies. You will provide analytical and strategic support to the Commercial Operations functions, collaborating with various other teams including Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Corporate Legal.

Your Team

Our team provides analytical and strategic support to the Sales Operations functions, working closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Corporate Legal teams. We are an essential part of the sales journey, valuing teamwork, detail-orientation, and believing in personal and professional growth!

What You'll Be Doing

• Effectively redline contract terms for the assigned contract portfolio, offering guidance and recommendations to the business team.
• Work directly with external parties to identify alternative contract provisions, resolving differences between Baxter and external entities.
• Consistently exercise independent judgment to identify potential legal and/or business-related issues, including operational risks, and seek guidance when necessary.
• Provide comprehensive contract support for processing direct, distribution, and/or group purchasing organization off-template agreements, from initial drafting to finalization.
• Communicate finalized contracts/amendments for timely contract implementation and maintenance.
• Deliver accurate and efficient support to customers and stakeholders, ensuring the creation of profitable and quality agreements for Baxter.
• Collaborate with various levels of the organization, including Legal, Sales, Finance, and both internal and external business associates.
• Participate in process innovation to identify procedural gaps, drive improvements, enhance efficiencies, achieve results, and strengthen customer relationships.
• Communicate effectively with Sales to understand customer needs and business opportunities.
• Contribute to and/or create standard operating procedures and ensure their ongoing maintenance.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in a related field is required; Paralegal experience is preferred.
• Healthcare experience is a significant plus.
• Demonstrated experience in redlining commercial agreements, including third-party contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact across all levels of the organization are critical.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work proficiently with limited supervision.
• Candidate must possess excellent organizational skills, a strong focus on customer satisfaction, and the ability to provide timely and accurate results.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time efficiently is essential.
• Meticulous attention to detail is a must.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.

Key skills/competency

• Contract Negotiation
• Redlining Agreements
• Legal Analysis
• Commercial Operations
• Strategic Support
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Process Improvement
• Risk Assessment
• Customer Satisfaction
• Healthcare Industry