Global Manufacturing & Supply Contracts Lead

Zoetis, Inc; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

401(k) with match and profit sharing

4 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Zoetis, Inc. is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to provide legal and commercial contract support to the Global Manufacturing & Supply organization.

This hybrid role partners with business stakeholders, negotiates agreements, and enhances contract governance while managing risks. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Counsel, GMS, Indirect Procurement & Canada, the candidate will help develop templates and processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and support multiple functions globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Law, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of contract management, commercial contracting, or legal operations experience.
• Experience supporting complex commercial agreements in a corporate environment.
• JD is a strong plus.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise GMS teams on commercial, contractual, and operational matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage NDAs, supply/vendor, equipment purchase, and other contracts.
• Partner with stakeholders to mitigate legal, contractual, and business risks.
• Ensure compliance with anti-bribery, GDPR/CCPA, trade compliance and related rules.
• Develop contract templates, playbooks, policies, and governance.
• Provide day-to-day contract support across functions and projects.
• Maintain contract records, monitor obligations and renewals, and provide dashboards.
• Contribute to process improvements for efficiency and governance.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Contract lifecycle management

Business acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organization

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Law, or related field

Juris Doctor (JD) is a strong plus

Job description

Zoetis, Inc. is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to provide legal and commercial contract support to the Global Manufacturing & Supply organization.

This hybrid role partners with business stakeholders, negotiates agreements, and enhances contract governance while managing risks. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Counsel, GMS, Indirect Procurement & Canada, the candidate will help develop templates and processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and support multiple functions globally.