Contracts Manager

Nottinghamshire Permanent £40,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
Join as a Contracts Manager in Nottingham at a thriving life‑sciences business overseeing customer contracts, working closely with Sales and Marketing to support growth and compliance.
  • Lead customer contract strategy in life‑sciences
  • Hybrid Nottingham role with great growth potential

About Our Client

This role is with a forward‑thinking, award‑winning life‑sciences business based in Nottingham with a truly global footprint, supporting drug‑discovery clients across pharma, biotech and non‑profit sectors. The business is known for its collaborative, inclusive culture, ambitious science and strong commitment to employee development, backed by structured training programmes and clear career progression.

Job Description

The Contracts Manager will be:



  • Negotiating, drafting and managing customer contracts to support commercial objectives and mitigate risks.


  • Building stakeholder relationships across internal teams (Sales, Marketing, Legal) and external clients to align on contract delivery.


  • Leading improvements in contract templates, SLAs, SOPs and process workflows.


  • Advising wider teams on contract scope and obligations, delivering contract awareness training as needed.


  • Supporting post‑contract lifecycle management and ensuring full compliance with organisational policies and IP protocols.

The Successful Applicant

The Contracts Manager should be:



  • A solicitor or equivalent with 2+ years experience (or equivalent experience in commercial contract roles).


  • Experienced in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, ideally in regulated sectors (pharma, biotech, life‑sciences).


  • Skilled in stakeholder management with commercial acumen and attention to detail.


  • Knowledgeable about SLAs, SOPs, IP processes and risk mitigation.

What's on Offer

On offer for the successful candidate is:

  • A competitive salary (£40,000-£45,000)
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Private Medical insurance
  • Career progression



If you're an experienced Contracts Manager, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.

Contact
Sam Muller
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6800554
Phone number
+44 121 634 6944

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Nottinghamshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sam Muller
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6944
Job reference
JN-072025-6800554