Role & responsibilities
Led contract negotiations with key stakeholders, suppliers, and customers
- legal and regulatory compliance for commercial contracts
• Collaborated with R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement and Finance teams
Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to:
- Manufacturing Agreements
- Supply and Distribution Agreements
- Licensing Agreements (in-bound & out-bound)
- Research & Development Collaboration Agreements
- Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs / NDAs)
- Rebate, Return & Pricing Agreements
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Drafting and Negotiation of Commercial Agreements
- Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance if assigned
- Supplier & Vendor Contracts Management
- Licensing & Distribution Agreements
- Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreements (CDA/NDA)
- Product Supply and Purchase Agreements
- Service Level Agreements (SLA)
- Rebate, Return & Pricing Agreements
- Intellectual Property Licensing
- Government & Regulatory Liaison
- Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
- Contract Dispute Resolution
- Policy Development & Implementation
- Master service agreements (MSAs )
- Handled dispute resolution and arbitration matters
Risk Management & Compliance
- Ensure that all contracts are compliant with applicable laws and regulations (FDA, EMA, Indian Drug Laws, etc.).
- Assess and mitigate commercial and legal risks in contracts, especially related to regulatory approvals, intellectual property, liability clauses, and indemnities.
- Collaborate with Regulatory, Quality, and Legal teams to ensure contract compliance.
Process Implementation & Policy Development
- Develop and implement standardized contract templates and approval workflows to improve efficiency and compliance.
- Establish best practices for contract management, execution, archiving, and periodic review.
- Train internal teams (Sales, Operations, R&D, Regulatory Affairs) on key contractual obligations and compliance requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial teams to support business strategies and project execution.
- Act as a key advisor on contractual and commercial matters in new business development, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
Vendor & Partner Management
- Manage key vendor and partner relationships through well-structured contracts.
- Resolve contract disputes and support arbitration or legal proceedings as needed.
Reporting & Monitoring
- Maintain a comprehensive contract register and report on contract status, obligations, and compliance metrics to senior management.
- Monitor key milestones (e.g., renewal dates, deliverables, compliance checkpoints).
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of veterinary pharmaceutical industry and related regulatory frameworks (e.g., US FDA, EMA, CDSCO India).
- Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Solid understanding of intellectual property rights, data protection, and liability management in pharma contracts.
- Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong risk assessment capability.
- Good leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organized, and process-driven.
Educational Qualification
- Degree in Law (LLB) or Post Graduate in Business Law / Pharmaceutical Law / Contract Management / MBA in Legal Management.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., IACCM Certified Contract Manager) are desirable.
Experience
- Minimum 812 years of experience in commercial contract management, preferably in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with at least 35 years in a managerial leadership role.
- Experience in veterinary pharma manufacturing, R&D, or distribution is highly desirable.
Reporting Structure
- Reports to: Director/Head Legal Officer & CS / Head of Business Operations (Single/Multiple)
Education Qualifications:
- LLB / Post Graduate Diploma in Business Law / MBA in Legal Management.
- Certification in Contract Management
Workshops on Pharmaceutical Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
