Senior Contracts Manager — 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 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.