Contract Management Specialist- Life Science

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges.

Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you’re ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.

Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Overview

Position Description

 

We are hiring a Contract Management Specialist- Commercial Sales. The Contract Management Specialist- Commercial Sales will acts as a single point of contact for Sales, Procurement, Pricing, Quality, Finance, Commercial Operations, and Legal to ensure customer contracts are accurate, complete, and executed efficiently.

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Responsibilities:

• Contract Review & Coordination 
  • Coordinate the review of contract drafts and templates with functional stakeholders to ensure alignment with business deliverables, pricing, incentives/rebates, service levels, and operational requirements. 
  • Ensure all required sections of contracts are reviewed and approved by the appropriate teams. 
  • Facilitate internal review cycles and track feedback, revisions, and approvals. 
  • Develop a working understanding of contract terms and language to identify potential issues and ensure clarity before escalation. 
• Negotiate Support (Business-Focused) 
  • Partner with Sales, Pricing, and Commercial teams to support contract negotiations related to business terms, pricing structures, and service commitments. 
  • Ensure negotiated terms are accurately reflected in contract documents. 
  • Served as a liaison between business stakeholders and Legal during negotiations. 
• Risk Identification & Issue Escalation 
  • Identify potential contractual risks, inconsistencies, or gaps from a business and operational perspective. 
  • Escalate complex or high-risk issues to Legal and Commercial leadership as appropriate. 
  • Support risk mitigation efforts by ensuring contract terms align with internal policies and operational capabilities. 
• Contract Administration & Lifecycle Management 
  • Maintain contract records, databases, and version control throughout the contract life cycle. 
  • Track contract milestones, renewals, expirations, amendments, rebates, growth incentives, and key deliverables. 
  • Ensure executed contracts are properly stored and accessible in the contract management systems or other related systems. 
  • Support audit readiness by maintaining accurate and complete contract documentation. 
• Stakeholder Collaboration 
  • Partner closely with Procurement, Pricing, Quality, Commercial Operations, Sales, Finance, and Legal to ensure timely contract review, renewals and execution. 
  • Act as a central point of contact for contract status, questions, and coordination. 
  • Promote accountability across stakeholders for completing required contract actions. 
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting 
  • Monitor contract compliance with key terms, milestones, and obligations. 
  • Generate reports and dashboards on contract status, cycle times, renewals, spending, and performance metrics. 
  • Provide visibility to management on contract pipeline, risks, and execution status. 
• Process Improvement & System Management 
  • Develop and enhance contract workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, and cycle time. 
  • Recommend improvements to contract templates, review processes, and tools. 
  • Manage and maintain the contract management system other related systems. 
  • Supports standardization and best practices in contract management across the organization. 

Required Skills/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field. 
• 3+ years of experience in contract management. 
• Strong understanding of contract structure and commercial terms (non-legal). 
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and communication skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and stakeholders simultaneously. 
• Preferred experience working cross-functionality with Legal, Sales, Finance, Procurement, or Quality teams. 
• Preferred familiarity with contract management systems (CLM tools). 
• Preferred experience supporting negotiations or complex commercial agreements. 
• Preferred Life Sciences, biotech, pharmaceutical, or regulated industry experience. 
• Must be fluent in the English language to interact with stakeholders 

Salary and Benefits:

• For California, the base salary range for this position is $76,900 - $100,200. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

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EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

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