Manager, Global Manufacturing & Supply Contracts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K with match

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Zoetis seeks an experienced Contract Manager to provide legal and commercial contract support to the Global Manufacturing & Supply organization in Parsippany, NJ. You will draft, review, negotiate and manage a wide range of contracts, while partnering with stakeholders to mitigate risk and drive process improvements.

The hybrid role requires 2–3 days onsite weekly; base salary is $105,000–$150,000 with eligibility for incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Law, or related field; equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in contract management, commercial contracting, procurement support, legal operations, or related field.
• Experience supporting complex commercial agreements within a corporate environment.
• JD is a strong plus for the role.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, or large multinational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic advisor to GMS teams on commercial, contractual, and operational matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage confidentiality agreements, NDAs, supplier agreements, and related contracts.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal, contractual, and business risks.
• Ensure compliance with anti-bribery, privacy (GDPR, CCPA), and trade compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement contract templates, playbooks, and governance processes.
• Maintain contract records, monitor obligations and renewal timelines, and provide leadership dashboards.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Contract lifecycle

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

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

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Location:

Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week onsite)

Position Summary:

Zoetis is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to provide legal and commercial contract support to our Global Manufacturing & Supply (GMS) organization. This role is ideal for a skilled contracts professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and enjoys partnering closely with business stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives while managing risk. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Counsel, GMS, Indirect Procurement & Canada, you will serve as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams, supporting a broad range of commercial transactions and operational matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in negotiating agreements, strengthening contract management processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic advisor to assigned GMS teams on commercial, contractual, and operational matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
  • Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Supply and Vendor Agreements
  • Equipment Purchase Agreements
  • Other commercial and procurement-related contracts
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal, contractual, and business risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including anti-bribery, privacy (GDPR, CCPA), trade compliance, and other relevant requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of contract templates, playbooks, policies, and contract management best practices.
• Provide day-to-day contract support across multiple business functions and projects.
• Maintain contract records and databases, monitor key obligations and renewal timelines, and provide reporting and dashboards to leadership.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that drive operational efficiency and contract governance.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Law, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in contract management, commercial contracting, procurement support, legal operations, or a related field.
• Experience supporting complex commercial agreements within a corporate environment required.
• Juris Doctor (JD) is a strong plus.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, or other large multinational organizations is preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and contract lifecycle management experience.
• Solid business acumen with the ability to balance legal and commercial considerations.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, global environment with multiple stakeholders.

Work Environment:

Hybrid work arrangement with approximately 50% onsite presence at the Parsippany, NJ headquarters (2-3 days per week). Collaboration with global teams across multiple time zones.

Salary:

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000 to $150,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation. This position is also eligible for long-term incentives.

Benefits:

In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation. Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.

Recruitment Policy:

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. Notice: Zoetis Recruiters will contact candidates via email from an address ending in @zoetis.com and may also initially connect with candidates through LinkedIn, including LinkedIn InMail. Zoetis does not use Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, or other web-based/generic email domains to communicate about job opportunities, interviews, or offers of employment. If you receive a recruitment-related email message claiming to be from Zoetis that does not come from @zoetis.com, please treat it as suspicious. For your security, do not reply, click links, open attachments, share personal or financial information, or send money in response to unexpected or questionable recruitment communications. Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [e-mail] to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

About Zoetis:

Zoetis has more than 60 years of experience in delivering innovative, high-quality products and services that benefit our customers.

Zoetis work environment:

At Zoetis, we take pride in a collaborative spirit and high-performing environment where every colleague is given room to learn and grow. Your opportunities at Zoetis We invest in our people and offer diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference in a growing global industry while shaping the future of animal health.

Results that Matter:

Our colleagues make an impact by working hand-in-hand with those who raise and care for animals to better understand and address the unique real-world challenges they face.