Contracts Specialist

Our client is a fast-growing pharmaceutical MNC hiring for a Contracts Specialist to cover the APAC region.

1. Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including service contracts, supply agreements, NDAs, and licensing arrangements.
• Ensure all contractual language aligns with legal requirements and internal risk standards.
• Provide practical, solution-oriented advice to support business objectives while minimising legal exposure.

2. Contract Lifecycle Management

• Maintain and enhance the contract management system, ensuring accurate record-keeping, version control, and timely renewals.
• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle—from initiation through execution and renewal—ensuring obligations and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with stakeholders to gather inputs and approvals for contract finalisation.

3. Legal Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Ensure contracts meet legal, regulatory, and company policy standards, particularly within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector.
• Identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Stay current on relevant laws and industry regulations, including IP, regulatory compliance, and data protection.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration & Legal Support

• Act as a key point of contact between Legal and departments such as Procurement, Sales, and R&D.
• Offer guidance on interpreting contractual terms and obligations, and support internal teams with contract-related queries.

5. Continuous Improvement & Process Optimisation

• Contribute to the development and refinement of contract templates, tools, and procedures to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Assist in designing and implementing contract management best practices across the organisation.

6. Training & Legal Support

• Provide training and guidance to teams on contracting processes, risks, and legal considerations.
• Support the Head of Legal with legal research, document preparation, and broader legal initiatives as required.

What you should do now

Apply to this job ad or send your CV across to me at e.ng@brunel.net for a confidential discussion.

(Brunel International South East Asia Pte Ltd, Registration Number: 199603098R | Company License Number : 16S8067 | Eve Ng EAP Registration Number R2198025.)