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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in contract management within the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, including proficiency in CLM systems and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements. Capable of leading cross-functional collaboration and training while ensuring compliance and efficiency in contract lifecycle processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Contract Lifecycle ManagementPharmaceutical/Biotech Regulatory KnowledgeVendor NegotiationsCLM Systems ProficiencyCross-Functional Collaboration
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Contract ManagementDrafting AgreementsNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsProcess ImprovementCompliance ReviewData AnalysisContract Risk IdentificationContract SummarizationExecution Compliance
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailCross-Functional CommunicationTraining and Onboarding
Tools & Technologies
CLM Systems (SAP, Ariba)Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Industry Keywords
PharmaceuticalBiotechCRO InteractionsGxPSunshine ActData PrivacyContract Management Systems
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage day-to-day finance and financial and contract management activities
- Draft and negotiate work order agreements, change order amendments, loan equipment agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and requests for proposals
- Review, revise, and manage consulting, supplier, distributor, clinical, service, and other non-standard agreements
- Escalate complex legal and factual matters to Legal and support issue resolution
- Oversee contract lifecycle management, including maintaining contract files, managing the contract request system, tracking deliverables, and generating reports
- Partner with business teams to prepare and execute CDA and NDA agreements
- Lead onboarding and training for new Contract Managers
- Train internal stakeholders on contract management systems and processes
- Facilitate weekly and monthly contract status meetings
- Prepare contract summaries and ensure compliant execution within service-level turnaround times
- Support business contract requests and monitor execution timelines
- Secure required internal approvals before execution
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech contract management or clinical budget management
- Experience with vendor negotiations and CRO interactions
- Proficiency in CLM systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba)
- Strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills
- Demonstrated understanding of contract lifecycle management processes, including drafting, review, approval workflows, and execution
- Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech regulatory requirements impacting R&D contracts (e.g., GxP, Sunshine Act, data privacy considerations)
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Strategic Sourcing, and R&D stakeholders
- Ability to identify contractual risk and escalate appropriately
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with ability to analyze and summarize contract data
- Experience supporting audits or compliance reviews related to contracting activities
- Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures
- Legal right to work in the country where the role is based
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways