Contracts Manager for Clinical Supply Services

Catalent; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site performance bonus

Pension scheme up to 10%

Life assurance

BUPA private medical insurance

Dental cover

Generous holiday entitlement

LinkedIn Learning subscription

Employee assistance programme

On-site canteen facilities

On-site parking near Dartford crossing

Job summary

Catalent is seeking a Contracts Manager for Clinical Supply Services to join our team in Dartford, UK, 100% onsite. You will lead negotiations and manage the execution of customer contracts across EMEA and APAC, ensuring compliance with company standards and supporting growth.

You will partner with Business Development, Site Operations and Legal, assess contractual risks, and liaise with internal/external counsel to drive timely deal closure.

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.
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• 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 negotiator on commercial contracting terms with customers.
• Assess and mitigate contractual risks, recommending language that supports business objectives.
• Ensure contracts comply with company priorities, legal, and organizational policies.
• Maintain accurate records and track contract status and progress.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and enhance customer experience.
• Liaise with internal and external legal counsel as needed.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Commercial terms knowledge (EU/US)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences or Business

Job description

Catalent is a global leader in clinical supply services, working with clinical trial sponsors of all sizes to reliably supply their clinical trials. With 9 GMP facilities in the US, EU, and Asia/Pacific region, and more than 50 depots covering 6 continents, our Clinical & Specialty Services (CSS) segment delivers flexible, integrated solutions to accelerate product development and ensure reliable global supply chain execution.

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: Dartford, 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 negotiator on commercial contracting terms with customers.
• Assess and mitigate contractual risks, recommending language that supports business objectives.
• Ensure contracts comply with company priorities, legal, and organizational policies.
• Maintain accurate records and track contract status and progress.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and enhance customer experience.
• Liaise with internal and external legal counsel as needed.

The Candidate

• 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

• Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
• Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 10% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance, dental cover, generous holiday entitlement.
• 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 the Dartford crossing with onsite parking.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

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.

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