Site Head of Contracting

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

📋 Description

• Oversee contracting operations that support the Bloomington site.

• Act as the main contracting consultant for site leadership.

• Align site objectives with the enterprise contracting strategy and governance framework.

• Manage resources, distribute workloads, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Direct the negotiation of intricate customer agreements, including CDMO master services agreements, development agreements, manufacturing agreements, commercial supply agreements, amendments, and statements of work.

• Assist business development, program management, and operational teams in establishing and enhancing customer relationships.

• Facilitate the strategy and implementation of quality agreements, such as Quality Technical Agreements and Supplier Quality Agreements.

• Ensure the clear assignment of GMP, quality, and regulatory roles and responsibilities.

• Lead the supplier contracting process to support procurement and supply chain functions.

• Assist in critical supplier negotiations and sourcing projects.

• Guarantee compliance with contracting policies, approval authorities, and governance standards.

• Collaborate with Legal, Quality, Procurement, Finance, and Operations to identify and mitigate risks.

• Lead and nurture a team of contracting professionals.

• Set performance objectives, enhance organizational capabilities, and advocate for best practices throughout the contracting organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Licensed attorney in good standing, holding a JD or equivalent law degree, master’s degree in legal studies, business, or relevant contract management experience.

• 5+ years of experience in commercial contracting, legal, procurement, or contract management.

• Proven track record in negotiating complex commercial agreements.

• Leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships.

• Experience in a regulated industry.

• Preferred experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, or CDMO sectors.

• Preferred knowledge of GMP standards and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical & Dental Coverage

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Spouse Life Insurance

• Child Life Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave and more

• Adoption Reimbursement Program

• Education Assistance Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Community and Volunteer Service Program

• Employee Ownership Plan

• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Vision Coverage

• Accident Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Legal benefits

• Workout Facility

• Cafeteria

• Credit Union