Sr. Contracts Manager

Description

• You are a subject matter expert in the area of contracting for direct materials, external manufacturing, lab equipment and logistics procurement providing specialist input, advice, assistance, and in-depth know-how with complex scientific, commercial and/or technical contract drafting and negotiating activities
• You are a contract drafter and negotiator - using functional, technical and/or operational expertise to draft highly complex contractual provisions and demonstrating mastery with negotiation and influencing skills for both non-sourceable (either fully or in support of the business' self service) and, partnering with Procurement Delivery professionals, highly complex sourceable contracts.
• You develop contracts "Best Practice", and act as a visionary and driver for the development, improvement, and delivery of templates, playbooks, and training to procurement, the business, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

Highest qualification: University

• You have 7+ years of related business experience in contracts management within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
• Advanced legal degree, PhD, or Masters or equivalent experience in contract management
• You have experience leading cross functional squad/ project teams
• You possess strong technical skills including Legal and Compliance subject matter expertise with significant delegation of authority
• You demonstrate curiosity, active listening and a willingness to experiment and test new ideas when appropriate, with the focus very much on continuous learning and improvement
• You are open-minded and inclusive, generously sharing ideas and knowledge, while being receptive to ideas and feedback from others
  

Preferred Skills

• You ideally have experience and knowledge of Cell & Gene Therapy contracting
• Fluency or working knowledge of German is considered a plus.