Manager, Contracts - Shockwave Medical

Communities

• Remote Work

About the role

The Manager, Contracts will oversee contract administration activities, improve processes, maintain data integrity, and lead initiatives that support commercial growth and operational excellence. This role requires strong collaboration across multiple functions to ensure contract information, pricing, compliance requirements, and reporting processes are accurate and sustainable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract administration activities
• Improve processes
• Maintain data integrity
• Lead initiatives supporting commercial growth and operational excellence
• Manage and audit commercial contract data capture processes
• Draft, review, and redline commercial agreements
• Own contract lifecycle management processes
• Manage GPO/IDN membership activities
• Identify opportunities for automation, system enhancements, and technology improvements
• Ensure pricing information is accurately maintained and integrated with enterprise systems
• Support financial and legal audits
• Identify business risks related to contracts and develop processes, controls, and documentation to mitigate exposure
• Maintain vendor information repositories
• Lead, coach, and develop a team

Requirements

• Experience in contract management, healthcare operations, data quality, and team leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of relevant contract, commercial operations, or related experience, preferably within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare
• 3+ years of experience managing and developing teams toward strong performance outcomes
• Strong understanding of contract administration, compliance requirements, and operational processes
• Experience analyzing data, maintaining data quality, and using reporting tools to support business decisions
• Ability to review, interpret, and manage complex commercial terms and agreements
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with Salesforce, Oracle, or similar enterprise systems is preferred
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and implement practical solutions
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor teams and drive process improvements