Staffing and Recruiting

Vality One Recruitment GmbH

11-50

Netherlands

## 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

At this level, it’s not about vacation days or career development plans. It’s about strategic scope, long-term vision, and making a real impact. Let’s talk details in a direct conversation.  

Gender-Hinweis

Aus Gründen der besseren Lesbarkeit
wird auf die gleichzeitige Verwendung
der Sprachformen männlich, weiblich
und divers (m/w/d) verzichtet.
Sämtliche Personenbezeichnungen
gelten gleichermaßen für alle
Geschlechter.

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<h2 id="dein-aufgabengebiet">Dein Aufgabengebiet</h2>
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Align and manage internal stakeholders such as Legal, IP, Insurance, Finance, Tax, and Logistics, ensuring timely input from subject matter experts.</li>
<li>Drive the finalization of feasibility studies, process development agreements, and clinical or commercial contracts.</li>
<li>Supervise external legal partners in line with internal legal departments, track legal budgets, and review invoicing.</li>
<li>Craft tailored negotiation strategies based on contract type, aligning legal, operational, and commercial aspects.</li>
<li>Contribute to the creation and ongoing development of an internal ‘negotiation playbook’ outlining fallback positions across all key contract types.</li>
<li>Proactively improve the end-to-end contracting process by refining templates, structures, and standard terms.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Deliver internal legal and contract-related training sessions within the business unit.</li>
<li>Act as an internal contract advisor or expert as needed, including participation in escalation discussions, steering committees, or arbitration cases.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="dein-hintergrund">Dein Hintergrund</h2>
<ul>
<li>University degree (minimum Bachelor’s, preferably Master’s) in Law, Business/Economics, or Natural Sciences.</li>
<li>Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in contract management or business development.</li>
<li>Proven track record in negotiating complex service contracts within the life sciences industry, with exposure to both emerging firms and large pharmaceutical corporations.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Expertise in structuring legal and commercial terms of service and supply agreements, including risk assessment and mitigation techniques.</li>
<li>Strong interest in legal topics and a practical approach to identifying and implementing contract solutions.</li>
<li>Skilled in managing negotiations with diverse stakeholders, particularly in an international, matrixed environment.</li>
<li>Fluent in English, both spoken and written, with excellent communication skills.</li>
<li>Analytical thinker with a high degree of autonomy, initiative, and structured working style.</li>
<li>Ideally experienced in drafting, standardizing, and improving contractual templates and clauses.</li>
<li>Understanding of the full lifecycle of biopharmaceutical products and related production processes.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="deine-benefits">Deine Benefits</h2>
<p>At this level, it’s not about vacation days or career development plans. It’s about strategic scope, long-term vision, and making a real impact. Let’s talk details in a direct conversation.  </p>
<p>Gender-Hinweis</p>
<p>Aus Gründen der besseren Lesbarkeit
wird auf die gleichzeitige Verwendung
der Sprachformen männlich, weiblich
und divers (m/w/d) verzichtet.
Sämtliche Personenbezeichnungen
gelten gleichermaßen für alle
Geschlechter.</p>


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