Director Contracts

Novotech Global • Boston, MA

4h

About The Position

The Director, Contracts owns global contracting standards, governance, and alignment with commercial objectives. Novotech is a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO) and a recognized leader in clinical research and scientific advisory services. The company has 30+ offices across Asia-Pacific, the United States, and Europe. Novotech fosters an award-winning workplace culture that values ambition, innovation, and growth, having been named Employer of Choice, Great Place to Work and Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE). They are committed to fostering an environment that reflects the life-changing work they do. Novotech empowers team members with trust, flexibility, and autonomy through programs like NovoLife, their flexible benefits framework, to create an effective work-life balance that delivers professional satisfaction and maximum results for clients. Employees have access to mentorship opportunities, professional development programs, and a dynamic community, offering a platform for driven individuals to achieve personal growth while shaping the future of healthcare. At Novotech, employees work alongside empowered teams with a shared commitment to success, a strategic vs transactional mindset, and an ability to gain insights and make proactive decisions quickly. The culture fosters partnership and collaboration, where every voice is heard and valued, with ongoing support from senior stakeholders and leadership team.

Requirements

• Executive-level written and negotiation oversight
• Strong Excel and data fluency
• Enterprise-level leadership and influence
• 12–15 years of experience in contracts, legal operations, or CRO commercial leadership
• 7+ years of global leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain global contracting frameworks and policies
• Lead regional Associate Directors
• Align contracting strategy with global sales goals
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Finance leadership
• Drive global consistency and efficiency
• Track global risk and performance metrics

Benefits

• great workplace
• employer of choice for gender equality
• inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect
• flexible working options
• paid parental leave for both parents
• flexible leave entitlements
• wellness programs
• ongoing development programs
• trust, flexibility, and autonomy through programs like NovoLife, our flexible benefits framework
• mentorship opportunities
• professional development programs
• dynamic community
• opportunity to develop their careers by joining a diverse and supportive global organization with a collaborative culture
• working with clients on the cutting-edge of life sciences
• Culture that fosters partnership and collaboration, where every voice is heard and valued
• Ongoing support from senior stakeholders and leadership team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed