Senior Contract Manager

 Bring more to life. 

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?  

At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.   

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. 

Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.  

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. 

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. 

The Sr. Contracts Manager is responsible for the contractual governance for large‑scale manufacturing capital projects. This role ensures that contracts are structured, negotiated, interpreted, adjusted and enforced to protect the company’s financial, operational, and legal interests throughout the full project lifecycle. 

This position reports to the Vice President of Resin Operations and is part of the Resin and Technology group located in Muskegon, MI working remotely to support capital projects globally.   

What you will do: 

• Lead the development, negotiation, and execution of complex contracts for large-scale manufacturing capital projects, including EPC, equipment supply, and construction agreements. 
• Provide end-to-end contractual governance across the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives and protection of Cytiva’s financial, operational, and legal interests. 
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Project Management teams to structure contracts, resolve commercial issues, and mitigate risk. 
• Monitor contract performance, including scope, cost, schedule, and compliance, and independently assess contractual and commercial risks, ensuring timely escalation and resolution in alignment with project governance and business objectives. 
• Develop and implement contract management best practices, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with the Danaher Business System (DBS). 

Who you are:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or related field, with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in contract management, commercial management, or project controls within manufacturing, life sciences, construction, or industrial capital projects environments. 
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing complex commercial and U.S. government contracts (e.g., EPC, construction, or capital equipment agreements) with values typically exceeding $10M and involving high financial and operational risk exposure, including large-scale capital projects such as facility and manufacturing expansions. 
• Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions, commercial frameworks, and risk allocation, with the ability to evaluate contractual and business risks and support practical, business-aligned solutions. 
• Experience supporting large-scale, cross-functional capital projects, including collaboration with engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams, and managing coordination across multiple stakeholders. 
• Ability to manage and support capital projects across the United States and internationally, including coordination with cross-regional stakeholders, suppliers, and project teams. 

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel as required to support project execution, which is anticipated around 10% 
• This role operates in a professional office or remote work environment and requires prolonged periods of computer-based work, including virtual meetings. Additionally, this role applies independent judgment in evaluating contractual risks and business decisions. 

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: 

• Professional certification in contract management or project management (e.g., NCMA, CPCM, PMP, or equivalent). 
• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal education 
• Experience implementing contract management best practices within a continuous improvement environment (e.g., Danaher Business System or similar). 

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. 

At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cytiva can provide. 

The annual salary range for this role is 160,000 - 180,000 per year. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. 

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. 

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

Danaher Is Comprised of Leading Science and Technology Companies

Danaher is comprised of more than 15 science and technology companies delivering innovations across biotechnology, diagnostics, and life sciences worldwide

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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