Contract Manager

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

As we continue to grow, QuidelOrtho is seeking a Contract Manager. The Contract Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing direct and distribution customer contracts to ensure customer satisfaction, policy compliance, and profitability.

• Collaborate with the North America Sales Organization as a key business partner, providing pricing analysis, financial quotes, competitive options, and contract support throughout negotiations.

• Prepare financial deal analyses, including competitive pricing scenarios, margin evaluations, and market considerations.

• Ensure all quotes and contract structures comply with Company policies, approval limits, and pricing governance

• Prepare, present, and document policy exception requests-including price concessions and non-standard terms-for cross-functional review.

• Support responses for bids, RFIs, and RFPs; assist with sales initiatives, monitor market conditions, and help identify growth opportunities.

• Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting for Sales, Finance, Marketing, and other cross-functional partners.

• Meet established turnaround times to ensure timely completion of requests.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Required

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Business, Life Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience: Minimum 2-4 Years in finance, pricing, preparing financial quotes or contract management.

• Highly motivated, meticulously detail-oriented, and customer-focused individual with strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial and contractual concepts clearly and professionally.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong ability to interpret financial data, understand business impacts, and provide data-driven recommendations.

• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to evolving processes, manage multiple priorities, and improve workflow efficiency.

• Independent Worker: Ability to deliver results while working in a highly independent and fast-paced team environment.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work cross-functionally, build relationships, train others on pricing/contracting processes, and influence outcomes without authority.

• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.

Preferred

• Salesforce and SAP experience preferred.

• Knowledge of general contracting principles, pricing strategy, or healthcare/diagnostics industry standards is a plus.

Internal Customers:

• Field Sales Organization

• Finance, Offer Development

• Legal

• Marketing Managers

• Customer Service

• Contract Operations / Revenue Operations

External Customers:

• As needed, Contract Manager may communicate directly with external customers, in conjunction with the Field Sales Organization.

Typical hybrid office environment. Must have the discipline, organizational skills, and self-motivation to work autonomously in a home-office setting, as permitted.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. Occasionally required to reach, climb, or balance. Must be physically able to travel up to 10% of the time. On a typical workday, 90% of the time will be spent on the computer, doing paperwork, or on the phone. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on that facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $67,303 to $90,000 and is eligible for the Global Bonus Plan. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time) and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com.

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