Job Description

Permanent
Location: Nottingham (hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)
Industry: Life Sciences

 About the Client

Our client is a leading international contract research organisation (CRO) specialising in integrated drug discovery services. With state-of-the-art facilities in the UK and North America, they support a wide range of biotech and pharmaceutical companies by providing high-quality scientific expertise across medicinal chemistry, bioscience, DMPK, and related disciplines. Known for their strong collaborative culture, scientific excellence, and continued growth, they play a key role in advancing novel therapeutics from early-stage concepts through to preclinical development.

How you’ll spend your day

This is a varied and collaborative role that supports the entire contract lifecycle within a growing, science-driven business. You’ll play a vital role in shaping commercial agreements that support global research partnerships.

• Negotiate, draft, and finalise a range of commercial contracts with domestic and international customers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Identify contract risks and propose solutions that align with company objectives and policies
• Provide expert guidance to colleagues on the scope and content of customer contracts
• Improve and administer internal contract processes and templates
• Support post-contract activities, including performance tracking and compliance
• Deliver contract and commercial awareness training across the business as needed
• Work closely with legal, business development, and operational teams to ensure smooth contract execution

What you’ll bring to this role

You’ll be a commercially minded contracts professional with strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach. Experience in a regulated or scientific environment will be highly beneficial (but not essential)

• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
• Strong understanding of intellectual property, SLAs, SOPs, and regulatory considerations
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• High level of organisation and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Commercial acumen and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Background in a relevant sector such as pharma, biotech, or life sciences (desirable, not essential)
• A degree in Law, Business, Life Sciences, or a related field (preferred but not essential)

Perks & Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays, and buy/sell scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aiders
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Pension Scheme
• 1 paid volunteer day per year
• A host of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

 What happens next?

One of our Recruitment Consultants will be in touch and inform you if you’ve been successful to the next stage of the process or not, which is a qualification call where we will tell you more about the role and the client, and understand more about you, your experience and career aspirations.

Should we both wish to proceed, we will submit your details to the client and be in touch regarding the outcome and any further steps.

The interview process for this client consists of:

• Stage 1 – 30mins via MS Teams - Discussion with the Head of Contracts to learn more about your experience as well and learning more about the role, expectations, and growth within the role
• Stage 2 – 90mins Onsite Interview – Discussion with Head of Contracts and another Key Stakeholder, Technical Exercise and Q+A.  

 Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an employment agency for permanent and contract hires, we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups to drive innovation and equality within the workplace.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know so we can accommodate for any interactions with us at Biometric Talent, but also inform the client to ensure reasonable adjustments are made to allow for a fair and equitable process.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to ian.fitzgerald@biometrictalent.com