Ascension

Director, National Contract Governance, Contract Lifecycle Management

Ascension$138K — $195K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in leadership OR Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in leadership.
  • 7+ years of experience in process governance preferred.
  • Familiarity with federal and state healthcare regulations (e.g., Stark, AKS, HIPAA, CMS).
  • Strong relationship-building skills with a focus on executive presence and customer service.
  • Advanced degree (MA, MBA, MHA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the strategy, design, and execution of contract governance processes across Ascension.
  • Develop and implement enterprise-wide policies and governance frameworks for standardization.
  • Design and execute implementation plans for the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
  • Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the contracting process.
  • Identify and mitigate risks while maintaining audit-ready documentation and processes.
  • Conduct regular audits for risk identification and process improvement.
  • Act as a liaison between the CLM team and various stakeholder groups, ensuring collaborative contract governance.

Benefits

  • Eligible for annual bonus incentive.
  • Remote work flexibility with minimal travel requirements.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote with up to 15% travel

Department: Strategic Integration

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

Salary: $138,258.29 - $195,187.61 per year

Eligible for annual bonus incentive

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How you'll make an impact in this role

As Director, National Contract Governance on the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Team, you will be responsible for the overarching strategy, design, and execution of contract governance processes across Ascension. You will oversee the standardization of processes and governance of Ascension's primary CLM tool, and collaborate with the Contract Lifecycle Management team to support a high-functioning, highly reliable CLM program.

Strategic Governance & Change Management

  • Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide policies, procedures, and governance frameworks by assessing current process flows and evaluating opportunities for standardization across all hospitals, care sites and functional areas.
  • Design and execute implementation plans related to CLM, including workflow development, formal and informal communications, end-user training, and success measurements.
  • Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the contracting process


Compliance & Auditing

  • Identify, track, and mitigate risks, maintaining audit-ready documentation and processes.
  • Utilize familiarity with federal and state healthcare regulations (e.g., Stark, AKS, HIPAA, CMS) to identify issues and collaborate with subject matter experts on resolutions.
  • Conduct regular audits to identify risks and areas for process improvement based on established policies and procedures


Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Build relationships quickly by exhibiting executive presence among senior leaders, exceptional customer service, situational awareness, and proactive hospitality to all project stakeholders
  • Act as the primary liaison between the CLM team, Legal, Risk Management, and Clinical Leadership teams and partner with them to create a robust, collaborative contract governance environment
  • Report routinely to executive leadership on contract risks, CLM operational metrics, and governance initiatives


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What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • MA, MBA, MHA or comparable advanced degree preferred
  • 7+ years of experience in process governance


Responsibilities

As Director, National Contract Governance on the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Team, you will be responsible for the overarching strategy, design, and execution of contract governance processes across Ascension. You will oversee the standardization of processes and governance of Ascension's primary CLM tool, and collaborate with the Contract Lifecycle Management team to support a high-functioning, highly reliable CLM program.

Strategic Governance & Change Management

  • Develop, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide policies, procedures, and governance frameworks by assessing current process flows and evaluating opportunities for standardization across all hospitals, care sites and functional areas.
  • Design and execute implementation plans related to CLM, including workflow development, formal and informal communications, end-user training, and success measurements.
  • Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the contracting process


Compliance & Auditing

  • Identify, track, and mitigate risks, maintaining audit-ready documentation and processes.
  • Utilize familiarity with federal and state healthcare regulations (e.g., Stark, AKS, HIPAA, CMS) to identify issues and collaborate with subject matter experts on resolutions.
  • Conduct regular audits to identify risks and areas for process improvement based on established policies and procedures


Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Build relationships quickly by exhibiting executive presence among senior leaders, exceptional customer service, situational awareness, and proactive hospitality to all project stakeholders
  • Act as the primary liaison between the CLM team, Legal, Risk Management, and Clinical Leadership teams and partner with them to create a robust, collaborative contract governance environment
  • Report routinely to executive leadership on contract risks, CLM operational metrics, and governance initiatives


#LI-SJ1

Qualifications

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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