Lead Contract Associate

About this role

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives. Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives. Labcorp is seeking a REMOTE Lead Contract Associate position to join our team! . The Lead Contract Associate is an individual contributor responsible for overseeing complex, high-profile contracting activities. This role partners closely with attorneys, senior business stakeholders, and management to drive contracting efficiency, mitigate risk, and ensure consistent application of contracting standards. The Lead Contract Associate plays a critical role in mentoring team members, guiding contract strategy within established parameters, and supporting key business initiatives requiring advanced contracting expertise. The role is instrumental in ensuring contract integrity, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and successful execution of strategic projects, including system implementations, acquisitions, and integration activities. Responsibilities Team Leadership and Development Provide advanced coaching and mentoring on drafting, review, negotiation strategy, and risk identification within approved standards. Review work product for quality, consistency, and adherence to corporate contracting and compliance requirements. Assist management with onboarding, training materials, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Advanced Client Contract Management and Escalation Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of high-profile, complex, and non-standard client contracts using corporate templates and approved deviations. Serve as an escalation point for complex redlines, interpretation of approved language, and exceptional client requests. Independently manage client communications, including difficult negotiations, escalations, and time-sensitive issues. Partner with attorneys to prepare contracts and issues for legal review, incorporating legal guidance into revised drafts. Proactively identify risks and process inefficiencies and escalate to management with proposed solutions. Legal and Business Collaboration Act as a trusted contracting advisor to business teams, providing guidance on contract structure, process, and risk within established policies. Coordinate closely with the Law Department to ensure alignment on contracting positions, approvals, and compliance expectations. Support senior-level business initiatives requiring complex contracting support. Contract Data Integrity and Reporting Oversee accuracy, completeness, and consistency of contract records in the contract management system. Develop and maintain operational dashboards, reports, and analytics supporting Legal and business stakeholders. Perform large-scale contract portfolio analysis and reconciliation projects. Generate reports related to: Contract expirations, Renewals, Assumed and unassumed agreements, Contract terminations, Compliance requirements, and Sales and business performance initiatives. Monitor trends, exceptions, and recurring

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