• Developed strategy, reviewed, drafted and negotiated non-standard sales and service contracts and other agreements - with a focus on high value, high complexity agreements with group purchasing organizations “GPO’s”, integrated delivery networks “IDN’s” and health systems across all product divisions.• Reviewed and negotiated business associate agreements with health systems.• Prepared and/or participated in the preparation of sales proposals, agreements and related documents including Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and cross-divisional customer contracts.• Negotiated and drove positive resolution of contractual issues or disputes and develop creative solutions to difficult opportunities.• Coordinated review and input from appropriate business functions and cross-functional teams as needed to complete contracting documents.• Participated in and supported cross-divisional efforts to develop and implement a consistent customer contract framework and standardized terms and conditions across Hologic.• Provided guidance to internal stakeholders in understanding and interpreting contract terms and conditions.• Partnered with other Contracts Specialists along with Hologic’s internal departments to support the negotiations of customer contract terms and conditions to ensure that GPO’s, IDN’s and health system sales and service contracts are consistent with Hologic’s terms, conditions, policies and procedures.• Drove and managed projects to support key initiatives.• Identified and assisted with implementation of process improvements.• Assisted with the implementation of commercial policy and strategy.• Trained new hires in contracting guidelines and processes.

• Developed strategy, reviewed, drafted, and negotiated non-standard sales contracts - with a focus on high value, complex sales and service agreements. • Collaborated with area stakeholders to identify and refine strategies and processes to support Hologic interests.• Negotiated and drove positive resolution of contractual issues or disputes when required.• Provided guidance to internal stakeholders in understanding and interpreting contract terms and conditions.• Drove and managed projects to support the key initiatives.• Identified and assisted with implementation of process improvements.• Prepared and/or participated in the preparation of sales proposals, agreements and related documents including Requests for Proposals (RFPs).• Partnered with other Contracts Specialists along with Hologic’s internal departments to support the negotiations of customer contract terms and conditions to ensure sales contracts are consistent with Hologic’s terms, conditions, policies and procedures.• Coordinated review and input from appropriate business functions and cross-functional teams as needed to complete contracting documents.• Coordinated with the other members of the Commercial Contracting team to ensure effective workflow, consistent process execution and unified approach.

•Negotiate and maintain provider contracts including but not limited to: two of the largest hospital renewals of the organization, PHO’s that include risk sharing arrangements and quality incentive programs, ancillary providers, ancillary facilities, individual and small group physicians; analysis and development of hospital budget proposals.•Review analysis and develop hospital budget proposals during renewal negotiations.•Draft contract language to ensure accuracy and completeness in contracts.•Develop and maintain new and existing provider and facility fee schedules.•Collaborates with Contracting Director and Manager to develop contracting strategies, including financial models such as risk sharing arrangements.•Assess financial impact of new provider contracts; analyze impact of change in existing provider contracts.•Develop and maintain contract and payment database and documentation of HNE payment descriptions for each contracted entity.•Obtain understanding of Commercial and Government Programs (Medicare and MassHealth) reimbursement and payment methodologies.•Work with IT Configuration to determine if negotiated payment structure can be supported in Amysis system.•Perform research and analysis in support of verification of HNE systems integrity and provider billing compliance.•Perform impact analysis of changes to fees and payment methodologies.•Assume ownership of vendor contracts and relationships to resolve vendor payment and service issues.

•Worked in the Legal Department and reported directly to the General Counsel of a billion dollar global company.•Gathered required documentation for Requests for Production of Documents, Answers to Interrogatories, and other documentation required in employment litigation cases for in-house counsel and company’s outside counsel.•Reviewed and drafted Non-Disclosure Agreements, Service Agreements, Amendments, Estoppels, Trademark Infringement Cease and Desist Letters, and Press Releases.•Assisted in the preparation of corporate governance documents such as Resolutions and Minutes for all entities; managed Minute books.•Conducted and reviewed trademark searches in regards to various business aspects and patent searches. Coordinated with outside counsel on findings and assisted with domestic and foreign patent applications and filings.•Maintained trademark and patent portfolio using docketing software; developed an Excel database of all trademark registration and pending applications.•Filed new domestic trademark applications, statement of use, declarations, extensions, renewals and office actions.•Conducted brand protection monitoring by utilizing two software programs for potential trademark and copyright infringement.

•Reported to the Chief Financial Officer of a major area hospital that is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.•Developed, implemented, and managed a contract centralization database; streamlined process and policy for contractrenewals.•Reviewed and drafted Medical Director Contracts, Patient Care Service Contracts, School Affiliation Agreements for Student Placement, Transfer Agreements, Defibrillation Agreements and Agency Agreements.•Created standardized templates and individual hospital contracts with assistance of relevant in-house parties.•Assumed responsibility for maintaining files for all hospital building leases, subleases and rentals; ensured that leases were monitored for payment and renewal coordination.

•Reported directly to the General Counsel. Reviewed and drafted Professional Service Agreements, Subcontracts, Amendments, Work Orders, Non Disclosure Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding, Access/Participation Agreements, and Termination Letters.•Assisted Proposal Development group with gathering necessary information for responses to Request for Proposals.•Performed research in a variety of legal areas including federal and state laws and regulations and provided recommendations and analysis in memorandum or other documents.•Worked closely with General Counsel and Applications Development Group to develop a Contract Management System; assisted with preparation of internal training, and managed the contracts approval and tracking system.•Managed intellectual property portfolio, conducted trademark searches, filed new applications and worked with outside counsel.