Manager - Contract Management

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex clauses and terms for commercial and life sciences contracts (clinical trial agreements, MSAs, license agreements, etc.).Identify and mitigate risks, tailoring contracts to meet specific party needs.
• Develop negotiation strategies, handle counteroffers, and document negotiation discussions for transparency and compliance. Deep understanding of M&A and BD&L agreements, with ability to manage high-volume workflows
• Mentor and train legal and business teams in contract fundamentals and advanced topics. Lead various project coordination, ensuring operational excellence and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and adoption of contract management and other legal technology software. Integrate documentation tools (style guides, referencing, templates) and ensure proficiency in advanced features.
• Embed feedback mechanisms and analytics for continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with internal guidelines and regulatory developments.
• Deliver regular operational and business reports, monitor KPIs, and maintain legal support trackers. Refine processes based on feedback. Streamline and simplify workflows

Essential Requirement

• Degree in Law (minimum);Postgraduate Degree in Law preferred.
• 8–12 years in legal departments, ideally in life sciences or pharma.
• Proven expertise in contract management, drafting, negotiation, legal research, technology adoption and stakeholder management.
• Advanced legal understanding and research capabilities. Expert in documentation tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), contract management systems and legal technology tools.
• Demonstrate solutioning skills by analyzing complex contract challenges, developing practical and innovative legal strategies, and delivering tailored recommendations that address business needs and mitigate risks.
• Manage cross-functional teams and engage multiple stakeholders, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and successful delivery of contract management objectives.

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