Contract Manager - Aible

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 Aug 2025

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The Cranial and Spinal Technologies contracting team is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Aible Contract Manager to lead the execution of our Aible contracting strategy, including the innovative UNiD platform and other related software and data-driven technologies and services. In this position, you will take direct ownership of much of the work required to achieve program objectives, while collaborating with a variety of cross-functional teams. Expertise in contracting, particularly related to data and software offerings, is essential. This role is critical in driving alignment across teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring the successful delivery of contracting initiatives that support product launches and broader business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a proven ability to manage complex programs, foster collaborative partnerships, and deliver impactful, measurable results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead the end-to-end execution of the Aible contracts and contracting strategy - working closely with internal and external customers (hospitals, IDNs, ASCs and GPOs).

• Drive and execute contracting efforts for product launches and adoption, defining, building and managing platforms for tracking key performance metrics, and delivering actionable insights and updates to leadership.

• Drive accountability and alignment across sales, marketing, contracting, legal, and other business teams to improve processes, foster alignment, and ensure smooth program execution.

• Demonstrates expertise in PHI data management and software contracts, including the ability to articulate its intended use in business processes, ensure compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements.

• Develop and maintain a playbook and customer-facing communication to effectively articulate our Aible ecosystem vision to customer contracting, IT and legal stakeholders, while directly supporting customer calls with strong product-specific knowledge and expertise.

• Proficiency in Smarthsheet, Salesforce and PowerBi required.

• Ability to travel domestically 10%

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience.

Nice to Have

• Masters degree

• 7 or more years experience in Medical Device Software/Service contracting and a Program leadership role

• Project management experience

• Experience with influence management and working across multi-functional teams.

• Medtronic Experience - preferably in the Cranial Spine Technologies businesses

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal functional representatives

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$117,600.00 - $176,400.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

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