This is a hybrid position and must be located within 100 miles of a Mayo Clinic campus for occasional on-site expectations based on business needs.

Performs contract development, review, analysis and negotiation for consulting and research-related arrangements across all of Mayo. Ensures contract compliance with current law/regulations and Mayo's policies, procedures, and practices. Manages contract negotiations between Mayo and external professionals, which includes resolving conflicting interests and objectives. Assists in the development of negotiation strategies, identifies areas of contract risk, offers alternatives for management of such risk, and provides consultation and guidance to investigators, administrators, and other parties internally throughout the entire Mayo system and externally with respect to contract matters. Obtains appropriate financial review. Works independently in management of a large number of simultaneous contract negotiations and performs other miscellaneous responsibilities and special projects as requested.

Requires a bachelor's degree, preferably in business or law with a minimum of five years of related experience in contract management/negotiations. Healthcare or higher education exposure is preferred. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience is preferred. Minimum of five years' work with increasing responsibilities/experience dealing with contract management/negotiations or other pertinent experience.

Working knowledge of business and contract law relating to healthcare or higher education contract issues. Demonstrated persuasion and negotiation skills, exceptional communication abilities, self-directed, ability to work independently with the capacity to manage multiple priorities. Must be able to compose business contract terms and language, including redlining agreements for counter negotiation and inclusion in contracts. Strong analytical skills needed for analysis of complex contracting arrangements, mediating and resolving issues relating to contract negotiation. Ingenuity, judgment and creativity are needed to perform this job combined with good planning and organizational skills. Knowledge with regard to healthcare and specifically higher education is preferred.

A cover letter is required for consideration. Please use your cover letter to explain your interest in this opportunity and how your experience, skills, and qualifications align with the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing routine, detail-oriented work with exceptional attention to accuracy and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorships now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. Citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee, or asylee). Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.