Pharmaceutical Associate Director - Contract Management

Job Title: Associate Director Contract Management (Pharma / Biotech CDMO)

Salary: Up to €125,000 per year Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Work Model: Full-Time, Hybrid

Join a Leading BioPharmaceutical CDMO in Amsterdam as a Senior Contract Manager.

This is a pivotal role where you will leverage your deep industry knowledge and negotiation expertise to secure agreements that are commercially advantageous, mitigate risk, and foster strong, long-term client partnerships.

Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Up to €125,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Permanent Contract: Direct employment with a stable and growing company.
• Hybrid Work Model: Flexibility with a combination of office and remote work (40 hours per week).
• Vacation: 30 days of annual leave.
• Benefits: Holiday allowance and travel cost reimbursement.

What You Will Do:

You will lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle with a focus on strategic negotiation and risk-managed contracting across global client accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead High-Stakes Negotiations

• Negotiate and finalize MSAs, SOWs, and amendments with global Pharma/Biotech clients.

Commercial Leadership

• Act as the primary commercial point of contact, balancing legal, financial, and operational priorities.

Draft & Define Contractual Scope

• Collaborate cross-functionally to translate complex technical requirements into clear, accurate SOWs.

Strategic Negotiation Planning

• Develop negotiation strategies that support revenue growth, mitigate risk, and strengthen client relationships.

Cross-Functional Partnering

• Work closely with Legal, Finance, Project Management, and Technical Operations to ensure alignment between contract terms and project execution.

Manage Contractual Changes

• Lead amendments and change order processes as project scopes evolve.

Continuous Improvement

• Enhance internal contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and best practices to drive efficiency.

Senior-Level Guidance

• Provide subject-matter expertise and counsel during internal escalations and stakeholder reviews.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Contract Management, Commercial Operations, Business Development, or Alliance/Project Management within CDMO, Pharma, or Biotech environments
• Proven success in negotiating and managing complex service/supply contracts with global life sciences clients
• Strong commercial insight into CDMO business models and lifecycle drug development
• Experience in managing performance and relationships with external partners (e.g., CROs, CDMOs)
• Deep understanding of GMP, regulatory frameworks, and CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls)
• Skilled in contract law, risk management, compliance, and translating technical detail into contractual clarity
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills within global matrix organizations
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); other languages are a plus

Interested?

Apply now by clicking on "Easy Apply" and submitting your updated CV, or contact:

Sari Steenhauer, Team Lead Life Sciences at Gi Life Sciences Netherlands

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Skills - "Contract Manager", "Contract Negotiation", "Master Service Agreements (MSA)", "Statements of Work (SOW)", "Pharmaceutical Industry", "Biotechnology", "CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization)", "Life Sciences", "Commercial Contracts", "Business Development", "Project Management", "Alliance Management", "Risk Management", "CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls)", "GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)", "Supply Agreements", "Client Relationship Management", "Regulatory Compliance", "Pharma Contracting", "Cross-Functional Collaboration"