Manager, Contract Management

Manager, Contract Management
 

Position Summary:

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

This is a full-time salaried position, onsite expectations our of Tampa, FL or Bridgewater, NJ.

The  Manager, Contract Management serves  as  a  strategic  business  partner  to  our  Business Development  and  Legal  organizations.  The  Manager, Contract Management will  support  the development and execution of contracts with new and existing customers ensuring Catalent  has  strong,  profitable  contracts  with  business  terms  that  align  with guidelines  and  represent  a  win-win  for  Catalent  and  our  customers.  

This  role requires an individual who understands and has significant experience in contracting and negotiating. Responsibilities include overseeing the preparation of contractual documents, negotiating and administering customer contracts in accordance with company policies and legal requirements, interacting with internal and external legal counsel in support of routine legal operations, maintaining  an  awareness  of  company  business  objectives  and  priorities  and reflect  those  in  customer  business  negotiations,  analyzing  and  mitigating  risk, maintaining accurate records.

The Manager, Contract Management is also accountable  for  organizing  internal  stakeholders,  subject  matter  experts,  Legal and  supporting  functions  across  the  global  Catalent  organization  to  provide  for long-term sustainable contracts.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee. 

The Role:

• Negotiate contracts in partnership with Business Development, Legal and other functional leads to achieve timely deal closure and growth expectations

• Mitigates risk through understanding of proposed terms and conditions and develops recommendations for contract language to meet business needs

• Identify and communicate risk areas throughout the negotiation contract lifecycle and the renewal process.  Escalate issues appropriately

• Drive compliance with Legal, organizational and departmental policies and procedures with adherence to processes and business rules

• Experience leading contract negotiations and drafting contracts

• Demonstrated knowledge of contract terms and terminology enabling a comprehensive review and commentary of business contracts

• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree, required

• Minimum of five years of contracting and negotiating experience, with relevant experience in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology or Consumer Health industries

• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds

Why You Should Join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 

• Diverse, inclusive culture 

• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays

• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I

• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment

• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative

• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 

• Community engagement and green initiatives 

• Generous 401K match 

• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• WellHub - program to prom