Job Details

Description

Position Summary

The Executive Director, Contracts will manage the Contracts team and report to the General Counsel. This role is responsible for overseeing the entire contract lifecycle, including negotiation, drafting, review, execution, and closeout, while ensuring compliance with legal and business requirements. The Executive Director, Contracts must possess exceptional attention to detail and the ability to evaluate contracts from both legal and business perspectives. This role requires at least 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical distribution and/or manufacturing space, with demonstrated expertise in managing complex contractual frameworks in highly regulated environments. The Executive Director, Contracts will focus on refining and implementing efficient processes to meet the company’s contracting needs, minimize risk, and align with business objectives. This individual must be highly organized and possess excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments. The Executive Director, Contracts will play a key role in ensuring the organization’s contractual obligations are met and processes are consistently optimized to support business goals.

Dimension:

Annual sales of $4 Billion Dollars.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Oversee contracts operations throughout the entire contract lifecycle, including the preparation, analysis, revision, negotiation, and maintenance of all contract documents, from initial pursuit to closeout.
• Collaborate with the corporate leadership team as a strategic business partner to support business growth, ensure contractual compliance, and recommend paths for mitigating contractual risks.
• Manage the Contracts team, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to deliver timely and accurate contract drafting, review, and execution.
• Draft, prepare, evaluate, review, and negotiate a variety of transactional documents, including but not limited to: Distribution Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, GPO Agreements, Purchase Orders, Vendor Agreements, Sales and Purchasing Agreements, Subcontracts, Independent Consulting Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Statements of Work, Service Agreements, IT Agreements, and other contracts necessary to support business operations.
• Support strategic initiatives for the executive leadership team.
• Collaborate proactively and cross-functionally with business units to support risk management efforts and ensure agreements adequately protect the company’s interests.
• Foster strong teamwork and effective communication, serving as a liaison between the legal department and internal clients or external partners/stakeholders to provide legal support for key business initiatives.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, managing multiple assignments and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Drive continuous improvements in policies and processes, including document templates; evaluate workflows and establish priorities.
• Adheres specifically to all company policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations, and laws.
• Display dedication to position responsibilities and achieve assigned goals and objectives.
• Always represent the Company in a professional manner.
• Understand and internalize the Company’s purpose, display loyalty to the Company and its organizational values.
• Display enthusiasm and dedication to learning how to be more effective on the job and share knowledge with others.
• Work effectively with co-workers, internal and external customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; address others by name, title, or other respectful identifier, and respect the diversity of our work force in actions, words, and deeds.
• Comply with the policies and procedures stated in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program by always working in a safe manner and immediately reporting any injury, safety hazard, or program violation.
• Ensure conduct is consistent with all Compliance Program Policies and procedures when engaging in any activity on behalf of the company. Immediately report any concerns or violations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Required Education:

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school or master’s degree with significant experience in contract management, negotiation, and administration, particularly in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or related industries.

Required Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of contract lifecycle management, including negotiation, drafting, review, and closeout, with a focus on pharmaceutical or life sciences contracts.
• Expertise in handling complex agreements such as distribution contracts, licensing agreements, GPO agreements, and vendor agreements.
• Hands-on experience with implementing and managing document repository systems, including setting up workflows and maintaining compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. Familiarity with ConvergePoint or similar contract management platforms is highly preferred.

Required Experience:

• Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a combination of law firm and in-house roles, particularly in Pharmaceutical, life sciences industry.
• Must have three (3) years in a previous leadership and managerial role.
• The candidate must have a strong background in negotiating and drafting complex agreements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and advanced critical thinking and communication skills with ability to influence and shape favorable business outcomes.
• Experience working closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
• Significant expertise in Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Required Skills:

• Must have strong leadership skills with experience managing a contracts or legal team.
• Guided by strong moral and ethical principles.
• Must have exceptional organizational skills and the ability to consistently prioritize, coordinate and satisfy numerous competing demands.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), drafting, and negotiating skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates honesty, responsibility, integrity, and dedication in the fulfillment of commitments.
• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong business acumen, problem-solving skills and legal judgment.

Physical requirements

Vision, hearing, speech, movements requiring the use of wrists, hands and/or fingers. Must have the ability to view a computer screen for prolonged periods and the ability to sit for extended periods. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled. The employee occasionally lifts to 20 lbs. and occasionally kneels and bends. Must have the ability to travel occasionally. Working condition include normal office setting.

Mental Demands

Learning, thinking, concentration and the ability to work under pressure, particularly during busy times. Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team to ensure excellent customer service. Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers, and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations’ situations. Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary. Must be proactive in finding solutions.

Direct Reports

Yes

EEO/AAP Statement

FFF Enterprises/Nufactor is an equal opportunity employer to all and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on the following characteristics: race, color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or any state protected leaves), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, reproductive health decision-making, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment. These categories are defined according to Government Code section 12920. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.