Contracts Manager for Clinical Supply Services

Catalent; Schorndorf; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Career development programs

Global employee network groups

Inclusive workplace

Zusammenfassung

Catalent in Schorndorf is seeking a Contracts Manager for Clinical Supply Services to join onsite. You will partner with Business Development, Site Operations, and Legal across EMEA and APAC to lead negotiations and manage contract execution.

You will assess risks, ensure terms meet commercial and legal standards, maintain records, and support customer satisfaction and operational success. A Life Sciences or related degree and 5 years of senior-stakeholder contract experience are required;

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience negotiating contracts with senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract terms in Europe and the US.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a customer-focused mindset.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.

Aufgaben

• Act as a strategic partner to Business Development, Site Operations, and Legal teams across EMEA and APAC.
• Lead the negotiation and execution of customer contracts to align with commercial goals and legal standards.
• Negotiate customer contracts in partnership with Business Development, Legal, and other functional leads to achieve timely deal closure and support business growth.
• Serve as the lead on negotiations with customers regarding commercial contracting terms.
• Assess and mitigate contractual risks, recommending language that supports business objectives.
• Ensure contracts reflect company priorities and comply with legal and organizational policies and procedures.

Kenntnisse

Contract Negotiations

Stakeholder Management

English Fluency

Commercial Terms

Ausbildung

Life Sciences Degree

Business Degree

Jobbeschreibung

About Site

Catalent’s Schorndorf team has extensive experience in providing a wide range of clinical supply services as well as pharma product development, manufacturing and packaging, ensuring a reliable large-scale supply. The project management processes at the site are customized to meet every client’s specific needs, budget, and timeline. With over 20 years of experience, Schorndorf has a proven track record of launching over 30+ new products over last 10 years across the world major markets.

Catalent’s Schorndorf team has extensive experience in providing a wide range of clinical supply services as well as pharma product development, manufacturing and packaging, ensuring a reliable large-scale supply. The project management processes at the site are customized to meet every client’s specific needs, budget, and timeline. With over 20 years of experience, Schorndorf has a proven track record of launching over 30+ new products over last 10 years across the world major markets.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Contracts Manager for Clinical Supply Services to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with Business Development, Site Operations, and Legal teams across EMEA and APAC. You will lead negotiations and manage the execution of customer contracts, ensuring compliance with company standards and supporting business growth. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on customer satisfaction and operational success.

Location

Schorndorf, Germany

100% Onsite

The Role

• Act as a strategic partner to Business Development, Site Operations, and Legal teams across EMEA and APAC.
• Lead the negotiation and execution of customer contracts to align with commercial goals and legal standards.
• Negotiate customer contracts in partnership with Business Development, Legal, and other functional leads to achieve timely deal closure and support business growth.
• Serve as the lead on negotiations with customers regarding commercial contracting terms.
• Assess and mitigate contractual risks, recommending language that supports business objectives.
• Ensure contracts reflect company priorities and comply with legal and organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and track contract status and progress.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to enhancing customer experience.
• Liaise with internal and external legal counsel as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience negotiating contracts with senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract terms in both Europe and the US.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a customer-focused mindset.
• Fluency in English
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Experience negotiating the commercial aspects of contracts.
• Solid understanding of payment terms, liability, and insurance clauses.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus, but not essential.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working directly with customers and managing contract-related discussions.
• Understanding of the customer onboarding process and its relation to contractual obligations.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Catalent’s Schorndorf team has extensive experience in providing a wide range of clinical supply services as well as pharma product development, manufacturing and packaging, ensuring a reliable large-scale supply.
• Ihre zukünftigen Kolleginnen und Kollegen in Schorndorf freuen sich auf Ihren Beitrag, Ihre Gedanken und Ideen.
• We support your growth with 6 global career development programs and local initiatives.
• We are committed to inclusion with up to 8 global employee network groups (e.g., Catalent’s Women’s Network or LGBTQ Network).

Catalent bietet Möglichkeiten, Ihre Karriere voranzutreiben!

Werden Sie Teil des globalen Marktführers in der Entwicklung von Darreichungsformen von Medikamenten und helfen Sie uns, Patienten auf der ganzen Welt über 7.000 lebensrettende und lebensverbessernde Produkte anzubieten. Catalent ist ein spannendes und wachsendes internationales Unternehmen, dessen Mitarbeiter direkt mit Pharma-, Biopharma- und Consumer-Health-Unternehmen jeder Größe zusammenarbeiten, um neue Medikamente von der frühen Entwicklung über klinische Studien bis hin zur Marktreife zuentwickeln. Catalent produziert mehr als 70 Milliarden Dosen pro Jahr und jede davon wird von jemandem verwendet, der auf uns zählt. Machen Sie mit uns den Unterschied.

Persönliche Initiative. dynamisches Tempo. Bedeutungsvolle Arbeit.

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