Senior International Contracts Manager - EMEA, APAC, and Canada

Senior Contracts Manager - International markets

Location

Chester, North West England (Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in-office).

Languages

Fluent English is essential. Fluent also in either Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, Mandarin, or German is preferred but not essential

The Company

Our client is a highly successful global organisation experiencing rapid growth across global markets. To support this expansion, they are seeking a Senior Manager to join their international enterprise contract facilitation team.

The Role of the International Senior Contracts Manager

As Senior Manager you will manage the delivery of a contracting capability across international markets (EMEA, APAC, and Canada). Typically this will cover supporting contract review, issue identification, negotiation and escalation management in collaboration with the contract legal support team and other cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the training and development of international Contract Facilitators
• Collaborate with the International Director to drive team performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage multiple complex contract projects across international markets.
• Resolve complex negotiation issues and drive deals to execution.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and escalation protocols.
• Act as the final escalation point for contract-related queries in the Director's absence.
• Facilitate highly complex international contracts, including drafting, redlining, and negotiation.
• Communicate contractual terms and risks clearly to internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain training materials focused on negotiation and SOPs.
• Collaborate with CLS and International Legal to keep templates and playbooks current.
• Analyze and report on SLAs, KPIs, and performance metrics to support strategic planning.
• Foster a stakeholder-focused culture and build strong relationships across functions.

Candidate Profile

• Fluent English is essential. Fluent also in either Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, Mandarin, or German is preferred but not essential
• Formal legal education (LLB, paralegal certification, etc.) is mandatory
• Proven experience in contract redlining and negotiation.
• Leadership experience in legal or contracting roles within Pharma/Biotech/CRO.
• Leadership & Team Development skills
• Expertise in international contracting, including regional nuances (EMEA/APAC/Canada)
• Excellent understanding of pharma contracting compliance and policies.
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools; familiarity with Icertis, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage intake, template selection, drafting, negotiation, and execution
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High adaptability in complex, fast-paced environments.

Salary & Benefits

£71,500 to £90,400 + 14% annual bonus + £7,000 car allowance

Benefits include: 26 days holiday + bank holidays, Family healthcare cover & life assurance, Attractive company pension scheme, Career development support & funding for professional qualifications

How to Apply

To be considered, please send your CV to:

Jonathan Grimes -