Manager, Global Manufacturing & Supply Contracts

About the role

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.

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, and 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

• 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

• 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.

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.

Pay

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000 to $150,000. This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation and long-term incentives.

Schedule

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