Legal - Contract Management

Job Summary - Lead Contract Negotiator

Overview:

• Part of the Lead Contract Negotiators (LCN) team in Global Business Operations.

• Supports global agreements for [company], focusing on Research & Development Solutions and clinical offerings.

• Manages a portfolio of commercial contracts, primarily customer agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts.

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational policies.

• Monitor contract processes for compliance and customer/vendor satisfaction.

• Participate in pre-contract discussions, negotiations, and contract modifications.

• Develop departmental procedures for efficient contract completion.

• Track approvals and adhere to established processes.

• Ensure timely contract delivery, working independently or in teams.

• Provide training to enhance legal awareness among non-legal staff.

• Attend and contribute to team meetings.

• Coordinate legal matters handled by external counsel.

• Perform additional duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Law degree from a reputable university with a strong academic background.

• Licensed to practice law with 5+ years of post-qualification experience.

• In-house experience in the pharmaceutical industry or familiarity with drug development is a plus.

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating contracts in English.

• Strong organizational, project management, communication, and presentation skills.

• Business acumen with an understanding of government regulations affecting operations.

• Solid knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and drug development processes.

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to establish trust across the organization.

• Open and direct communication style with the ability to engage in constructive discussions.

• Team-oriented, confidential, and results-driven.