Senior Legal Analyst, Contracts

Many structural heart patients suffer from heart failure with limited options. Our Implantable Heart Failure Management (IHFM) team is at the forefront of addressing these unmet patient needs through pioneering technology that enables early, targeted therapeutic intervention. Our innovative solutions are not just transforming patient care but also creating a unique and exciting environment for our team members. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our Legal team works to protect our patients, team members, and innovations with the utmost diligence and care. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and build lasting partnerships with stakeholders across our global organization. Your legal knowledge and contributions will help us ensure that we are supporting the needs and interests of the patients we serve.

Edwards Lifesciences (“Edwards”) is seeking an experienced legal contracts professional who is looking to join a dynamic and fast-paced in-house legal department to support the future of growth of Edwards and one of its newest business units, Implantable Heart Failure Management (“IHFM”), formerly Endotronix, Inc. 

The IHFM Senior Legal Analyst, Contracts will report into the Edwards Global Law Department and will collaborate closely with the Contracts Management Center of Excellence (CoE), but will be physically located in Naperville, IL, within the IHFM business unit.

This is an on-site position (on-site minimally 4 days per week).

How you’ll make an impact:

• Support the IHFM business unit, in coordination with other members the Contracts Management CoE, by managing contract workflow from contract initiation and negotiation through execution.
• Support the IHFM business unit with the initiation, review, redlining, and negotiation of a broad range of transactional contracts, as needed, including, but not limited to, clinical trial agreements (CTAs) and related statements of work (SOWs), master service agreements (MSAs) and related SOWs, agreements with Healthcare Professionals, investigator-initiated study (IIS) agreements and other external funding agreements, and confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).  Coordinate legal review in conjunction with functional contract advisor leads (e.g., corporate counsel, procurement/sourcing, compliance, risk management, information security, etc.) utilizing contract playbooks established by the Legal commercial contracting team and/or feedback from subject matter experts.
• Work with the company’s existing contract lifecycle management (CLM) system and contract processes and participate, as needed and requested, in the implementation of new CLM technology and related processes.
• Collaborate closely with other members of Edwards’s Contract Management CoE function and will work to improve enterprise contracting processes and support overall operational effectiveness. 
• Responsible for learning and understanding the IHFM business unit’s (formerly Endotronix, Inc.’s) products, business model, strategy, etc. to develop a deep understanding of the IHFM business unit and its contracting needs.
• Support the development of key contracts management metrics and perform analytics, as needed or requested.
• Develop strong business relationships with key stakeholders and implement creative solutions with the focus on simplifying existing contracting processes.
• Collaborate with key subject matter experts to receive and provide guidance on contract terms and conditions while also identifying risks and communicating with key stakeholders. 
• Analyze contract terms and conditions, determine the need for contract amendments or renewals; evaluate prior terms and conditions and make recommendations and/or negotiate changes within guidelines.
• Understand the vendor on-boarding and due diligence processes for new counterparties (e.g., obtaining W-9 and required paperwork, opening and managing purchases orders, etc.) as these processes relate to the contracting process and guide key stakeholders as to the correct processes, as needed. 
• Participate in key IHFM, Legal and CoE meetings, as well as required workshops and training to drive overall compliance with Edwards policies and procedures as it relates to contracting.
• Assist Legal and CoE with managing playbooks, templates, processes and clause libraries.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, requested, and/or assigned.

What you’ll need (required):

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience in contracts management OR
• American Bar Association (ABA) Paralegal certification with 7 years of experience in contracts management AND
• Experience with systems and tools as it relates to legal.

What else we look for (preferred):

• Paralegal or Contracts management Certification or J.D. background or at least 2 years of working in an in-house legal department. 
• At least 3-5 years of experience in the areas of contract lifecycle management, legal operations, or other enterprise system implementations.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations (e.g., Sunshine Act) related to contract arrangements with Health Care Providers.
• Background in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or related healthcare industry
• A strong understanding of contracts procedures and processes and related CLM systems relevant to the subject matter of contracting, legal operations, and contracts management.
• A strong working knowledge of all legal aspects of contracting and the ability to understand contract language and quickly identify and communicate any risks or liabilities to relevant stakeholders.
• Excellent independent problem-solving, analytical, investigative, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational and computer skills, with proficiency in the MS Office Suite, including Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize projects and tasks appropriately.
• Ability to take initiative and work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strict attention to detail.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to be a team player and a trusted business partner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, complex, matrixed, and global business environment.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and a rapidly changing business environment.

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For Illinois, the base pay range for this position is $90,000 to $127,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).  Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.   

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.