About the Role
The Director, Contracts owns global contracting standards, governance, and alignment with commercial objectives.
Responsibilities
• Define and maintain global contracting frameworks and policies
• Lead regional Associate Directors
• Align contracting strategy with global sales goals
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Finance leadership
• Drive global consistency and efficiency
• Track global risk and performance metrics
Experience and Qualifications
• Executive-level written and negotiation oversight
• Strong Excel and data fluency
• Enterprise-level leadership and influence
• 12–15 years of experience in contracts, legal operations, or CRO commercial leadership
• 7+ years of global leadership experience
Salary Band - $180,000 – 210,000 Salary offered will be based on candidates experience level.
Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only one of the things that is important to them. We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs.
We are looking for people who are passionate about working clinical research and biotech, including people who identify as LGBTIQ+, have a disability or have caring responsibilities.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every application. We look forward to talking to you about working at Novotech.
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