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A Day in the Life
Medtronic Diabetes is a global leader in innovative diabetes management solutions, dedicated to improving the lives of people with diabetes through cutting-edge technology and therapies. Our mission is to empower patients and healthcare providers with transformative solutions, and our legal team plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence and compliance.
A Day in the Life:
This newly created Senior Contract Paralegal role supports the Diabetes MiniMed business as it prepares for its announced separation from Medtronic. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional with expertise in procurement contracts to contribute to the strategic direction of a business undergoing a transformative period. This position will report to the Assistant General Counsel - Operations.
Why Join the Diabetes MiniMed Legal Team?
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the Diabetes MiniMed business during a pivotal time in its history. As the business prepares for its separation, establishing the procurement and sourcing function, as well as transformational product launches, the Senior Contracts Paralegal will play a critical role for a successful, independent company which provides life sustaining products to people with diabetes.
Job Summary:
This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.
Medtronic Diabetes is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Paralegal to join our Legal team, with a focus on procurement contracts. The successful candidate will provide high-level paralegal support to the procurement and supply chain functions, managing complex contracts and ensuring compliance with corporate policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
MUST HAVE:
Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements (A) and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
NICE TO HAVE:
- Contract Management:Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of indirect and direct procurement-related agreements, includingIT agreements, software licenses, supplier agreements, purchase agreements, service contracts, consulting agreements,research and development agreementsand non-disclosure agreements, ensuring alignment with Medtronic’s business objectives and compliance standards
- Contract Lifecycle Support: Manage the full contract lifecycle, including preparation, execution, tracking, and renewal/termination of procurement contracts, while maintaining accurate records in contract management systems
- Compliance and Risk Mitigation: Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Medtronic policies, identifying and mitigating potential legal and business risks in collaboration with legal counsel
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with procurement, supply chain, finance, and other internal teams to facilitate contract negotiations, resolve issues, and streamline processes
- Process Improvement: Develop and implement standardized templates, playbooks, and processes to enhance efficiency in contract drafting, review, and approval workflows
- Research and Analysis: Conduct legal research related to procurement regulations, vendor compliance, and industry standards to support contract development and negotiations
- Training and Guidance: Provide guidance to internal teams on contract policies and best practices,and assist in training junior paralegals or staff on procurement contract processes
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate contract records, generate reports on contract status and performance metrics, and ensure timely execution and filing of agreements
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex
procurement contracts - In-depth knowledge of contract law, procurement regulations,
and compliance requirements - Proficiency with contract management systems (e.g., Ariba,
Sharepoint and Onit) - Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and time-manage
ment skills. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a
fast-paced environment - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate
with internal and external stakeholders
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):$127,200.00 - $190,800.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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
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