Client Contract Specialist

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Day-one benefits

Bonus opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC in Spokane, WA is seeking a Commercial Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end contract lifecycles for our CMO business. You will draft, negotiate and finalize MSAs, SOWs, and change orders while aligning terms with strategic and financial goals across Legal, Finance, Quality, and Operations.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in contract management within pharma/biotech, expertise in GMP/GxP environments, and proficiency with CLM/CRM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in legal studies, Finance, Supply Chain or related discipline required.
• 7–10 years of contract management, commercial operations or procurement experience in pharma/biotech.
• CDMO/CMO experience; GMP/GxP familiarity; knowledge of Quality Agreements and customer contracts.
• Contract drafting, MSAs, SOWs, pricing models; proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CLM/CRM.

Responsibilities

• Own the contract lifecycle for assigned accounts from intake to execution, amendments, renewals and closeout.
• Draft, review and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, Change Orders, pricing terms and confidentiality agreements.
• Ensure terms align with strategy, margins, operations and risk tolerance; identify risks with mitigations.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews with Legal, Finance, Quality, Program Management and Operations.
• Maintain templates, clause libraries and contracting playbooks to improve deal speed.
• Administer executed agreements, manage changes, renewals and scope extensions; support audits.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

MSA/SOW familiarity

CLM/CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in legal studies/Finance/Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

CLM/CRM

Job description

Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - And Build What's Next

As Spokane's Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers - This Is Your Place

If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you'll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter - and your impact is felt globally.

Why builders choose us:

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately because your well‑being shouldn't have a waiting period.
• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands on contribution.
• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long term stability with forward looking innovation.

If you want to build something meaningful with a team that values your drive, skills, and ideas - you belong here.

Job Description

The Commercial Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of commercial customer contracts in support of JHS's CMO business. This role ensures that commercial agreements appropriately reflect business intent, operational feasibility, financial objectives, and compliance requirements while enabling timely deal execution.

The position serves as a key commercial governance role, partnering closely with Business Development, Program Management, Finance, Quality, Operations, and Legal to structure, negotiate, and execute customer contracts that support sterile fill‑finish and related manufacturing services.

• Own the contract lifecycle for assigned commercial accounts, from contract intake through execution, amendments, renewals, and closeout.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including o Master Service / Master Supply Agreements (MSAs) o Statements of Work (SOWs) o Change Orders and Amendments o Pricing schedules, payment terms, and escalation clauses o Confidentiality Agreements and related addenda.
• Ensure contract terms align with approved commercial strategy, pricing models, margin expectations, operational capabilities, and risk tolerance.
• Identify, document, and elevate contractual risks and deviations; propose mitigation strategies and fallback language in alignment with JHS playbooks.
• Coordinate cross‑functional reviews with Legal, Finance, Quality, Program Management, and Operations to ensure contract accuracy, executability, and compliance.
• Support deal execution efficiency by maintaining standardized templates, clause libraries, and contracting playbooks.
• Administer executed agreements, including interpretation of terms, change management, extension of scope or term, and dispute support.
• Maintain accurate contract records within CLM/CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), including key metadata, obligations, and renewal milestones.
• Support audits, internal governance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives related to commercial contracting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in legal studies, Finance, Supply Chain or related discipline required.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in contract management, commercial operations, legal operations, or procurement. Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or FDA‑regulated industry required.
• CDMO/CMO experience; familiarity with GMP/GxP environments and Quality Agreement / customer contract interfaces.
• Contract drafting and negotiation; understanding of MSAs, SOWs, change control, pricing models, indemnities, limitations of liability; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CLM/CRM required.
• Contract Management certification (e.g., WorldCC/IACCM, NCMA) preferred.

Location: Spokane, WA Full- -Time

This role can be remote or Hybrid.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One - Because Your Well Being Matters

Hiring Wage: $104,550 - $167,300+10% Bonus with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don't believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.

Starting on your first day, you receive:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Unlock Your Potential

Our Promise: Caring, Sharing, Growing

We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society.

Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.