Contracts Manager

Our client a Major Global Organisation are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager, who has been involved in managing large contracts.

Key responsibilities:

• Drafts, Reviews, negotiates, amends, and finalises contracts
• Ensures compliance with regulations and internal guidelines
• Manages from initial request, drafting, final execution and signature process
• Undertake timely review and finalisation of all assigned contracts
• Tracks, files, and administers contracts for all Organisations
• Manages paper & electronic contract management system, including all
• Ensures timely requests for new vendors
• Liaises with Compliance to flag issues, to resolve conflicts, to request and provide training.
• Implement total compliance with all laws, regulations and policies
• Engage with stakeholders on an international basis

Person Specification:

• Business degree or equivalent experience/ education
• Contract drafting and negotiation experience is essential
• Experience in a complex organisation either within medical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology preferred or related industry environment (ie legal, fmcg or finance)
• Used to working in a fast-paced environment with a busy work load bound to deadlines
• Familiar with systems (SAP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel) Docs
• Previous work experience advisory boards, Steering Committees would be a plus
• Experience in dealing with senior leaders and senior investigators/scientists is an advantage
• Good understanding of regulations, compliance and legal requirements
• Ability to travel on a local and international basis but not extensive (5% of time)