Service Contracts Administrator

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Primary Function of Position

The Service Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end management of service contracts for the company's medical device portfolio. This role ensures all customer service agreements are accurately created, executed, monitored, renewed, and compliant with regulatory and company standards. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Legal, Service, and Operations teams to drive efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of service contracts — creation, negotiation, activation, renewal, and termination.
• Ensure timely processing and accurate recordkeeping of all contract activities in ERP/CRM systems.
• Collaborate with Sales and Finance to prepare and validate service quotations and pricing proposals.
• Verify pricing structures and discounts align with company policies.
• Monitor contract performance, SLAs, and revenue recognition timelines.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, ISO 13485, FDA, and other medical device regulations.
• Act as the main point of contact for customer and internal contract-related inquiries.
• Communicate contract terms, renewals, and updates proactively to clients.
• Identify and implement process improvements and digital tools for contract management efficiency.
• Produce reports and analytics on contract performance, renewals, and service revenue to support business planning.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Contracts Management, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in service contract management, preferably in the medical device, healthcare, or regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of service agreements, pricing structures, and contract law fundamentals.
• Experience with ERP/CRM systems (e.g., SAP, Salesforce, Oracle) and contract management tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Required Education and Training

• Contract Administration & Negotiation
• Financial & Commercial Acumen
• Customer Focus
• Regulatory & Quality Awareness
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Process Optimization

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Certification in Contract Management (e.g., IACCM/WorldCC or NCMA).
• Familiarity with regulatory environments (FDA, EU MDR, ISO standards).
• Familiarity with post-market service models, service-level agreements (SLAs), and warranty extensions.
• Experience working in a matrixed global organization with regional service teams.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

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