Stryker

Compensation

Full Description

Work Flexibility: Remote What you will do: As our Associate Manager Contract Specialist within the Global Privacy & Technology team, you will demonstrate the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment to support the technology contracting process for Stryker businesses, including drafting, redline review, negotiation, issue spotting and resolution and follows through to contract execution and retention. You will partner closely with team leadership and legal counsel to support contracting opportunities. Under supervision by the Sr. Technology Counsel, and in partnership with Privacy Counsel, Commercial/Division Counsel, and multiple business stakeholders, you will work within the framework of sales, contracting, legal, finance, and digital strategy teams, legal and administrative regulations, and company policies and procedures to guide internal stakeholders through the decision-making process and contracting experience. You will identify business and legal risks and propose creative solutions for risk mitigation, identify and escalate for legal review and resolution of legal issues related to contracts, and represent Stryker’s interests professionally and in a solutions-oriented manner to both our internal and external stakeholders and customers. Draft, edit, review, and negotiate complex technology agreements (information security, various software agreements, vendor agreements) with minimal supervision, in a manner that manages business and legal risk while effectively supporting our internal and external customers in a timely manner and fast-paced environment; Provide excellent, time-sensitive, solutions-oriented, strategic contracting support to internal and external stakeholders; Exhibit solid negotiation skills, including comfort in negotiating contract terms with customers; Build and maintain strong relationships with sales, finance, operations, and attorney stakeholders across the decentralized organization (as applicable); Serve as a contracting and negotiating expert to other areas within the organization, as required; Exercise excellent judgment in identifying and escalating issues to management and/or for legal review in a timely manner; Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of Stryker’s product lines, competitive environment and customers to better support functional initiatives and provide recommendations to internal stakeholders; Monitor and track status of contract-related matters and proactively provide updates as requested; Identify system or process improvements that increase efficiency, compliance, or reduce cost to the business; Serve as a liaison between Stryker business units and Legal and foster two-way communication of evolving business needs, challenges, and opportunities. What you need: A Bachelor's degree is needed for this role, however in lieu of a degree an additional 6 years of work experience will be considered. 6+ years of professional work experience. 3+ years of professional experience working with Digital Solutions, AI and/or cyber security. $100,500 - $215,300 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. This role was posted on 12/15/2026 Travel Percentage: 20% Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.