Contracts Manager for Clinical Supply Services

Catalent; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Life assurance

Private medical

Generous holidays

Learning access

Job summary

Catalent Bathgate, UK, is seeking a Contracts Manager for Clinical Supply Services to negotiate and manage customer contracts across EMEA and APAC. You will work with Business Development, Site Operations and Legal to ensure compliant, commercially advantageous agreements.

You will coordinate with internal teams to close deals, mitigate risk, and maintain strong customer relationships, while supporting continuous improvement and excellent service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or 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.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic partner to Business Development, Site Operations and Legal teams across EMEA and APAC.
• Lead negotiation and execution of customer contracts to align with commercial goals and legal standards.
• Negotiate terms with internal teams to achieve timely deal closure.
• Lead negotiations with customers on commercial contracting terms.
• Assess and mitigate contractual risks to support business objectives.
• Ensure contracts reflect company priorities and comply with policies.
• Maintain accurate contract records and track status.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Life Sciences / Business degree

Job description

About Site

With nearly 25 years of experience, our Bathgate location in Scotland, UK is an integral part of Catalent’s European clinical supply services network. This 141,000 sq. ft. facility has a comprehensive range of capabilities to support sponsors’ studies throughout the UK, Europe and beyond, including clinical supply management, FastChain® demand-led supply, clinical-scale commercial packaging, and QP release services.

We have high-speed, automated primary packaging for blisters, as well as semi-automated primary packaging for bottles. We offer packaging design services on site, as well as secondary packaging and clinical labeling services.

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 is key to driving customer satisfaction and maintaining strong commercial relationships.

Location

Bathgate, UK – 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 internal teams to achieve timely deal closure and support 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.
• 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.

The Candidate

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.
• 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

• With nearly 25 years of experience, our Bathgate site is a key part of Catalent’s European clinical supply services network, offering advanced capabilities and global reach.
• Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
• Benefits – A pension scheme matching up to 7.5% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance, a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, and the option to trade leave.
• Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
• Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus, participate in charitable activities.
• Excellent Location – Just a few minutes’ drive from J3A of the M8, with free on-site parking.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.