Contracts Manager

The Contract Manager is responsible for the execution of customer contracts in support of revenue and customer outcomes. This role reviews, processes, and negotiates commercial agreements within established policies, standards, and approval frameworks. The Contract Manager partners closely with Sales, Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure contracts are accurate, compliant, and executed efficiently. This role focuses on operational excellence, deal velocity, and risk awareness while escalating non-standard issues as required.

Contract Review & Execution

• Review and process customer contracts, amendments, renewals, and related documents.
• Ensure agreements align with approved templates, policies, and fallback positions.
• Support contract negotiations by redlining terms within established guardrails.
• Drive timely contract execution to meet deal timelines and revenue targets.

Policy Adherence & Risk Identification

• Apply contract policies, approval requirements, and standard terms consistently.
• Identify deviations, risks, or non-standard terms and escalate appropriately.
• Partner with Legal and Contracts leadership to resolve issues within defined authority.
• Ensure contracts are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

Process & Operational Support

• Follow standardized contract intake, review, approval, and execution processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying process gaps or inefficiencies.
• Meet defined SLAs and quality standards for contract processing.
• Support peak volumes and shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Systems, Tools & Documentation

• Use contract management and CRM tools to manage contract workflows and status.
• Ensure contract data is accurate, complete, and properly stored.
• Maintain documentation and records in accordance with operational standards.
• Support adoption of new tools, templates, or processes as introduced.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales to clarify contract requirements, timelines, and next steps.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Operations on contract execution needs
• Provide clear, professional communication to internal stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in contracts, operations, sales operations, legal operations, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of commercial contracts and approval workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously.
• Ability to apply policies consistently and exercise sound judgment within defined guidelines.
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools.
• Exposure to commercial models.
• Experience supporting Sales or revenue-generating teams.

Salary Band – Contract Manager : Euros 35,000 - 50,000. Salary offered will be based on the candidate’s experience level.

Why Novotech?

At Novotech, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Our employees are passionate about the work we do, while recognising the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between work and life.

We support our employees through:

• Flexible working options
• Paid parental leave for both parents
• Flexible leave entitlements
• Wellness programs
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive global environment

About Novotech

Novotech is a global full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing clinical research and scientific advisory services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Since 1997, we have expanded our global footprint to 30+ offices across Asia-Pacific, the United States and Europe. Our diverse teams work together to advance therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

At Novotech, ambition meets opportunity. We combine advanced therapeutic and regulatory expertise with a client-centric service model, giving our employees the opportunity to work with innovative life sciences companies and develop their careers within a supportive global organisation.

Our culture is built around:

• Strategic thinking and a proactive mindset
• Partnership and collaboration
• Empowered teams and shared accountability
• Open communication where every voice is heard and valued
• Ongoing support from senior stakeholders and leadership

Join Novotech and be part of a team helping bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.