Licensed attorney with JD or equivalent law degree, or master's in legal studies/business/contract management.
5+ years of experience in commercial contracting, legal, procurement, or contract management.
Proven track record in negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships.
Experience in a regulated industry, preferably pharmaceuticals or biotechnology.
Responsibilities
Lead contracting activities for the Bloomington manufacturing site.
Act as the primary contracting advisor to site leadership.
Align site priorities with enterprise contracting strategy.
Manage resources and continuous improvement initiatives.
Negotiate complex customer agreements, including various service and supply agreements.
Support business development and operational teams in customer relationship growth.
Ensure adherence to contracting policies and governance standards.
Benefits
Medical & Dental Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Education Assistance Program
Onsite amenities including workout facility and cafeteria.
Full Job Description
The role:
The Site Head of Contracting serves as the senior contracting leader for the Bloomington manufacturing site, providing strategic oversight of customer contracts, quality agreements, supplier contracts, and contracting operations. The role partners closely with site leadership and business functions to support growth, ensure contractual and regulatory compliance, manage risk, and drive operational excellence in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
The responsibilities:
Site Leadership & Business Partnership
Lead contracting activities supporting the Bloomington site.
Serve as the primary contracting advisor to site leadership.
Align site priorities with enterprise contracting strategy and governance.
Manage resources, workload allocation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Commercial Contracting
Lead negotiation of complex customer agreements, including CDMO master services agreements, development agreements, manufacturing agreements, commercial supply agreements, amendments, and statements of work.
Support business development, program management, and operational teams in securing and growing customer relationships.
Quality & Supplier Contracting
Support quality agreement strategy and execution, including Quality Technical Agreements (QTAs) and Supplier Quality Agreements (SQAs).
Ensure clear allocation of GMP, quality, and regulatory responsibilities.
Lead supplier contracting efforts supporting procurement and supply chain operations.
Support critical supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives.
Governance
Ensure adherence to contracting policies, approval authorities, and governance standards.
Partner with Legal, Quality, Procurement, Finance, and Operations to identify and mitigate risk.
Team Leadership
Lead and develop contracting professionals.
Establish performance goals, build organizational capability, and promote best practices across the contracting organization.
Required qualifications:
Licensed attorney in good standing, with a JD or equivalent law degree, master's degree in legal studies, business, or contract management experience.
5+ years of commercial contracting, legal, procurement, or contract management experience.
Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships.
Experience operating within a regulated industry.
Preferred
Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or CDMO experience.
Knowledge of GMP requirements and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
In return, you'll be eligible for[1]:
Day One Benefits
Medical & Dental Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Spouse Life Insurance
Child Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Time Off Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave and more
Adoption Reimbursement Program
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Community and Volunteer Service Program
Employee Ownership Plan
Additional Benefits
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Insurance Benefits
Vision Coverage
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Legal and more
Onsite Campus Amenities
Workout Facility
Cafeteria
Credit Union
[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.
