Sourcing Contracts Senior Manager
Core
Manage the full contract lifecycle for complex buy-side agreements across professional services, consulting, technology, and facilities, serving as a strategic partner to business stakeholders.
Role type
Senior Manager, Contract Management
Builds
Standardized contracting processes, audit-ready contract records, and streamlined approval workflows for Vertex's business functions.
Domain
Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical industry contracting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Contract lifecycle management, third-party risk management, contract negotiation, stakeholder management, process improvement, data analysis, team leadership, change management, Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred skills
Pharmaceutical industry supplier knowledge, project management
Technologies
Contract lifecycle management systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end contract lifecycle from intake to closeout; review and analyze contract terms for commercial and compliance considerations; coordinate cross-functional reviews with Legal, Finance, and Security; develop and maintain standard operating procedures; analyze contract data to identify bottlenecks; manage a small team of contractors; provide mentorship to team members and business partners.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management