Director Commercial Contracting

2 weken geleden

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Vality One Recruitment GmbH Voltijd
Dein Aufgabengebiet
  • Lead the negotiation and refinement of service agreements for both existing and new clients, including contract amendments. Oversee cross-functional negotiation teams in close coordination with Corporate Legal and, when needed, external law firms.
  • Serve as the primary business-facing contact for clients during contract negotiations, actively handling commercial discussions and redlining in collaboration with Legal and IP teams.
  • Align and manage internal stakeholders such as Legal, IP, Insurance, Finance, Tax, and Logistics, ensuring timely input from subject matter experts.
  • Drive the finalization of feasibility studies, process development agreements, and clinical or commercial contracts.
  • Supervise external legal partners in line with internal legal departments, track legal budgets, and review invoicing.
  • Craft tailored negotiation strategies based on contract type, aligning legal, operational, and commercial aspects.
  • Contribute to the creation and ongoing development of an internal 'negotiation playbook' outlining fallback positions across all key contract types.
  • Proactively improve the end-to-end contracting process by refining templates, structures, and standard terms.
  • Propose new contractual frameworks and alternative wording to ensure (i) alignment with industry norms, (ii) client acceptance, (iii) streamlined contracting processes, and (iv) measurable risk exposure.
  • Deliver internal legal and contract-related training sessions within the business unit.
  • Act as an internal contract advisor or expert as needed, including participation in escalation discussions, steering committees, or arbitration cases.
Dein Hintergrund
  • University degree (minimum Bachelor's, preferably Master's) in Law, Business/Economics, or Natural Sciences.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in contract management or business development.
  • Proven track record in negotiating complex service contracts within the life sciences industry, with exposure to both emerging firms and large pharmaceutical corporations.
  • Deep understanding of contract manufacturing operations (ideally in the (bio-)pharmaceutical field), including solid knowledge of pharmaceutical development stages, CMC, quality assurance, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Expertise in structuring legal and commercial terms of service and supply agreements, including risk assessment and mitigation techniques.
  • Strong interest in legal topics and a practical approach to identifying and implementing contract solutions.
  • Skilled in managing negotiations with diverse stakeholders, particularly in an international, matrixed environment.
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written, with excellent communication skills.
  • Analytical thinker with a high degree of autonomy, initiative, and structured working style.
  • Ideally experienced in drafting, standardizing, and improving contractual templates and clauses.
  • Understanding of the full lifecycle of biopharmaceutical products and related production processes.
Deine Benefits

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