Contract Manager | English

Woerden, reference 2025-00220

Job description

• Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts, including supplier agreements, service contracts, partnership agreements, and NDAs.
• Collaborate with business owners to ensure contracts align with organizational needs.
• Maintain and update the company terms and conditions.
• Ensure proper flow-down clauses are incorporated into agreements.
• Provide input on procurement and tendering activities.
• Maintain and oversee the contract database in collaboration with Legal.
• Track contract milestones, deliverables, and renewal dates to ensure timely compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams for seamless execution of contract terms.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance, escalating issues when necessary.

• Build strong relationships with internal teams requiring contract support.
• Develop an understanding of the organization’s ecosystem and varying client needs.
• Establish a close partnership with the Legal team.
• Gain knowledge of the contracted organizations and their operations. Where necessary, liaise directly with clients, suppliers, and business partners on contract-related matters.
• Participate in periodic business reviews with contracted parties when appropriate.

• Identify and evaluate potential contract risks, proposing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and company-specific policies, including procurement and intellectual property requirements.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation and industry best practices to provide informed contract guidance.
• Translate legal and industry developments into practical improvements for contract management.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of templates, SOPs, and work instructions within the Quality Management System.
• Provide training and knowledge-sharing within the organization as needed.
• Actively seek process improvements and efficiencies in contract-related activities.

• Support proposal development as needed.
• Assist with additional tasks based on organizational needs.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of work experience in contract management, procurement, or legal affairs, with a focus on drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Fluency in oral and written English is a must
• Strong knowledge of contract law, procurement processes, and compliance standards.
• Experience in handling international contracts and understanding of cross-border legal considerations is an advantage.
• Experience in pharma industry highly regarded.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex terms and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience within the fields of pharmaceuticals and/or public health highly regarded
• Strong computer skills, including sound knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• You must live in the Netherlands
• You must hold a valid working permit for the Netherlands. Our client does not offer sponsorship.

Working conditions

• This is a long term position and full time (40 hours per week) - optional minimum 32 working hours per week.
• The salary is depending on work experience and education
• Travel expenses compensation
• Excellent opportunities for personal development
• Working in a great team and a pleasant atmosphere
• A drive for purpose and a multi-cultural environment
• Teaming with professionals who put passion into our mission

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