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Site Head of Contracting
Simtra BioPharma Solutions. Lead contracting activities supporting the Bloomington site.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex commercial contracting activities, including negotiation of agreements and alignment with regulatory standards. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and develop organizational capabilities within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Licensed AttorneyCommercial Contracting ExperienceNegotiation of Complex AgreementsLeadership in Cross-Functional TeamsGMP Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Contract ManagementNegotiationRegulatory ComplianceQuality Agreement StrategySupplier ContractingRisk MitigationWorkload AllocationContinuous ImprovementPerformance Goal EstablishmentStakeholder Relationship Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational Capability Building
Certifications & Qualifications
JD or Equivalent Law DegreeMaster’s Degree in Legal Studies
Industry Keywords
PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyLife SciencesCDMOGMP RequirementsCommercial Supply AgreementsQuality Technical AgreementsSupplier Quality AgreementsProcurementSupply Chain Operations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead contracting activities supporting the Bloomington site.
- Serve as the primary contracting advisor to site leadership.
- Align site priorities with enterprise contracting strategy and governance.
- Manage resources, workload allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead negotiation of complex customer agreements, including CDMO master services agreements, development agreements, manufacturing agreements, commercial supply agreements, amendments, and statements of work.
- Support business development, program management, and operational teams in securing and growing customer relationships.
- Support quality agreement strategy and execution, including Quality Technical Agreements and Supplier Quality Agreements.
- Ensure clear allocation of GMP, quality, and regulatory responsibilities.
- Lead supplier contracting efforts supporting procurement and supply chain operations.
- Support critical supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to contracting policies, approval authorities, and governance standards.
- Partner with Legal, Quality, Procurement, Finance, and Operations to identify and mitigate risk.
- Lead and develop contracting professionals.
- Establish performance goals, build organizational capability, and promote best practices across the contracting organization.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Licensed attorney in good standing, with a JD or equivalent law degree, master’s degree in legal studies, business, or contract management experience.
- 5+ years of commercial contracting, legal, procurement, or contract management experience.
- Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships.
- Experience operating within a regulated industry.
- Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or CDMO experience preferred.
- Knowledge of GMP requirements and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations preferred.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical & Dental Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Spouse Life Insurance
- Child Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave and more
- Adoption Reimbursement Program
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Community and Volunteer Service Program
- Employee Ownership Plan
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Vision Coverage
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal benefits
- Workout Facility
- Cafeteria
- Credit Union