Senior Contracts Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Negotiate and oversee intricate agreements.

• Collaborate cross-departmentally with Sales, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Quality teams.

• Negotiate and implement contracts in line with company policies while facilitating business expansion.

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of agreements, from federal contracts to master service agreements.

• Act as a trusted advisor on contracting issues.

• Develop negotiation tactics and evaluate associated risks.

• Cultivate relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Drive business growth across various divisions while ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.

• Foster essential business partnerships while safeguarding company interests.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced degree with 6 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in contract negotiation, ideally within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or government contracting sectors.

• Preferred academic backgrounds include Business Administration, Law, Life Sciences, or related disciplines.

• Professional certifications such as CPCM or equivalent credentials are advantageous.

• Comprehensive understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR) and government contracting procedures.

• Experience with Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), GSA contracts, and ECAT contracts.

• Strong grasp of contract law and principles of risk management.

• Exceptional negotiation, facilitation, and consensus-building skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software.

• Proven ability to manage multiple high-value projects concurrently.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in responding to RFPs and navigating competitive bid processes.

• Ability to work effectively within a matrix environment with diverse stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and time management skills.

• Proven capability to maintain principled stances while performing under pressure.

• Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are a plus.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech sector or with a Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Standard Monday–Friday work schedule.