Contract Specialist

Contract SpecialistAre you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory's role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.The Contract Specialist has a proactive, business-minded approach with strong critical thinking skills to identify opportunities, mitigate risk, and drive value through sound decision-making. This individual will analyze complex scenarios and develop alternative solutions that improve outcomes and ensure accuracy. They will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, mitigating risk, and identifying opportunities to enhance both customer experience and business outcomes. The Contract Specialist is customer-focused with strong sales acumen and demonstrated leadership through influence, initiative, and mentorship to enhance experience and support revenue growth.This position reports to the Manager, Contract Administration and is part of the Client Services department located in Brea, CA and will be an on-site role.In this role, you will have the opportunity to:Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, business partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and professional resolution of inquiries. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environmentCoordinate with customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless and effortless customer experienceManage the full contract lifecycle, including booking agreements, maintaining contract data, and ensuring compliance with billing, shipping, and contractual terms. Partner with Sales to support renewals, prevent expirations, enable new placements, and research, analyze, and resolve complex issues related to pricing and contract termsThe essential requirements of the job include:High School diploma or GED2+ years of contract experience or related field with proven ability in customer service, relationship building, and delivering high-quality outcomes (contract interpretation, understanding contract language)Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degreeExperience working with complex diagnostic contract structures and navigating ambiguityPrior experience working with a sales teamBeckman Coulter, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to associates' and their families' lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com. We believe you'll like what you see.The hourly range for this role is $34.00 - $38.00. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.