Senior Contracts Manager

The Senior Contract Manager plays a critical role in achieving organizational goals by establishing and managing strong relationships with business teams, as well as creating client and vendor contracts. Key responsibilities include negotiating, closing, extending, and renewing contracts, and effectively communicating contractual changes to stakeholders. Essential job functions entail reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various commercial agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, informing leadership of contract status, coordinating agreement execution, maintaining contract files and databases, and contributing to the development of contract-related policies and procedures. The role also involves identifying process improvement opportunities and taking proactive steps to enhance efficiency. Minimum qualifications include a Post Secondary Degree or Certificate, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, preferably in the life science or pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, candidates must possess strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, interpersonal skills, good judgment, and a proactive work style. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and fluency in English are also required. Candidates with disabilities requiring accommodations during the application process can reach out for assistance. It is important to note that job offers from the organization involve prior communication with the recruiting team, hiring managers, and a formal interview process to avoid potential fraudulent schemes targeting job seekers.,