Position summary; Monday – Friday 37.5 per week, minimum for 4 days onsite per week. 

Catalent is seeking a Contracts Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping and negotiating commercial agreements that drive long-term value for our GMP-regulated pharmaceutical operations. This position is ideal for a senior professional with strong experience in contract negotiation, commercial management, and customer engagement within highly regulated industries. 

The Role: 

• Act as a lead negotiator in collaboration with Business Development, Legal, and the Sr. Contract Director, preparing and negotiating contract amendments, renewals, and extensions of supply agreements. 

• Drive the renewal and extension process for existing commercial supply contracts, ensuring terms remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. 

• Monitor and enforce adherence to contractual obligations, including forecasting, purchase orders, payments, minimum quantities, royalties, milestone fees, and other key terms. 

• Partner with Business Development, Supply Chain, and Project Management to establish project governance and ensure seamless communication between customers and Catalent’s operations teams. 

• Provide strategic input into proposal preparation and pricing for new business opportunities and follow-on work with existing customers. 

• Support negotiation strategies for proposals and customer engagements, ensuring risk mitigation and value creation. 

• Collaborate with Site Operations and Finance to evaluate cost vs. price models, identifying opportunities for improvement and margin optimization. 

• Represent Site Operations during customer onboarding, ensuring business interests are protected and contractual frameworks are established early. 

• Host client meetings and maintain strong senior-level relationships to foster trust and long-term collaboration. 

The Candidate: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline or equivalent technical knowledge. 

• Experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or food manufacturing, with exposure to GMP environments. 

• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation and commercial management within regulated industries. 

• Strong knowledge of drug product development, scale-up, manufacturing, quality, validation, and regulatory requirements. 

• Excellent analytical, financial, and business acumen with superior communication and customer service skills. 

• Professional demeanor and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders

Why you should join Catalent:

• Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
• Working Hours - Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week
• Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, with the option to purchase additional leave. Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.
• Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
• Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme.
• Excellent Location – Just a two-minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on-site parking.

(The internal job title for this role is “Manager, Commercial Operations”)