Manager, Procurement

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Administrator to join our team. This role will be responsible for managing the contract lifecycle in Research, from contract negotiation to execution. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of various contract types, including Sponsored Research Agreements, Collaboration Agreements, and Material Transfer Agreements, along with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to contract management. This role will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, legal teams, and external partners to ensure contracts are processed efficiently and effectively. The candidate will also proactively develop playbooks and processes in collaboration with the Legal and Compliance teams, along with other subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage aspects of the contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing complex contracts.
• Assist the legal team with drafting and editing legal language, compliance issues, gathering necessary information, and preparing documents for internal and external use.
• Negotiate with third-party vendors and academic medical institutions utilizing guidance from Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and Trade Compliance teams.
• Utilize legal playbooks to drive contract negotiations.
• Work cross-functionally with departments such as Business Operations, Legal, and Research to ensure contracts align with broader organizational objectives and timelines.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract management processes, systems, and templates to enhance efficiency.

Requirements

• J.D. required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract negotiations, management, or as a paralegal, preferably in a corporate or law firm environment.
• Strong experience in managing the initiation to execution contract lifecycle.
• Proficient in drafting and reviewing complex research-related contracts in the area of drug development.
• Strong background in working with Legal and Compliance, with the ability to handle detailed document preparation and support for legal teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in implementing fallback positions and interpreting nuanced contracting concepts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to address complex issues, navigate challenges, and provide proactive, solution-oriented guidance.
• Familiarity with contract management software (e.g., CLM systems), document management tools, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work-life balance opportunities for you and your family.

• Various annual leave entitlements.
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.