Contracts Manager for Clinical Supply Services

About Site

Catalent’s Schorndorf team has extensive experience in providing a wide range of clinical supply services as well as pharma product development, manufacturing and packaging, ensuring a reliable large-scale supply. The project management processes at the site are customized to meet every client’s specific needs, budget, and timeline. With over 20 years of experience, Schorndorf has a proven track record of launching over 30+ new products over last 10 years across the world major markets.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Contracts Manager for Clinical Supply Services to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with Business Development, Site Operations, and Legal teams across EMEA and APAC. You will lead negotiations and manage the execution of customer contracts, ensuring compliance with company standards and supporting business growth. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on customer satisfaction and operational success.

Location

Location: Schorndorf, Germany 100% Onsite

The Role

• Act as a strategic partner to Business Development, Site Operations, and Legal teams across EMEA and APAC.
• Lead the negotiation and execution of customer contracts to align with commercial goals and legal standards.
• Negotiate customer contracts in partnership with Business Development, Legal, and other functional leads to achieve timely deal closure and support business growth.
• Serve as the lead on negotiations with customers regarding commercial contracting terms.
• Assess and mitigate contractual risks, recommending language that supports business objectives.
• Ensure contracts reflect company priorities and comply with legal and organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and track contract status and progress.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to enhancing customer experience.
• Liaise with internal and external legal counsel as needed.

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience negotiating contracts with senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract terms in both Europe and the US.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a customer-focused mindset.
• Fluency in English
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Experience negotiating the commercial aspects of contracts.
• Solid understanding of payment terms, liability, and insurance clauses.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus, but not essential.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working directly with customers and managing contract-related discussions.
• Understanding of the customer onboarding process and its relation to contractual obligations.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• We support your growth with 6 global career development programs and local initiatives.
• We are committed to inclusion with up to 8 global employee network groups (e.g., Catalent’s Women’s Network or LGBTQ Network).
• Catalent bietet Möglichkeiten, Ihre Karriere voranzutreiben!

Ihre zukünftigen Kolleginnen und Kollegen in Schorndorf freuen sich auf Ihren Beitrag, Ihre Gedanken und Ideen.

About Catalent

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.

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