Specialist, R&D Contracts & Business Operations (1/2)

CSL (EMEA); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotherapeutics company in the UK seeks a professional to manage end-to-end R&D contract operations. You will be responsible for drafting contracts, ensuring compliance, and maintaining contract records. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in contract administration or business operations and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in contract administration or business operations.
• Understanding of contract templates and lifecycle management tools.
• Proficiency with enterprise software platforms.
• Working knowledge of compliance principles and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end business operations tasks for R&D contracts.
• Draft and prepare a variety of contract templates.
• Collaborate with R&D stakeholders for tracking contractual obligations.
• Serve as a liaison with Procurement and Compliance.
• Create, manage, and monitor POs ensuring timely vendor payments.
• Maintain contract records and conduct periodic audits.

Skills

Contract administration

Business operations

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Job description

CSL's R&D organization is accelerating innovation to deliver greater impact for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end business operations tasks for R&D contracts including required internal approvals, new vendor setup, contract execution, PO creation, and invoice resolution.
• Draft and prepare a variety of contract templates (e.g., CDA, Service, Sponsorship, and HCP Agreements) in compliance with internal guidelines.
• Collaborate with R&D stakeholders to ensure tracking and fulfillment of contractual obligations and responsibilities as outlined in executed agreements.
• Serve as a liaison with Procurement and Compliance to ensure all necessary approvals are in place prior to contract execution.
• Create, manage, and monitor POs for assigned functional areas, ensuring alignment with CSL processes and timely vendor payments.
• Maintain contract records in the central portal and conduct periodic audits to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support intake and data maintenance to enable reliable tracking and reporting of key operational metrics.
• Foster effective communication with internal and external partners to ensure transparency, compliance, and timely decision-making.
• Promote operational excellence by building collaborative relationships across global R&D and enabling functions.

Skills and Experience Required

• 3-5 years of experience in contract administration or business operations, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Understanding of contract templates, key contract terms and conditions, and contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
• Working knowledge of basic compliance principles and financial systems.
• Proficiency with enterprise software platforms (e.g., Ariba, SAP, or equivalent).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting R&D functional areas or scientific contracting processes.
• Familiarity with data reporting, dashboards, or process metrics tracking.

Qualifications and Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Life Sciences, or related field.

Our Benefits

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About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader focused on discovering, developing, and delivering innovative therapies across multiple therapeutic areas.