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Senior/Contracts Manager

Waltham, MA · On-site

$140 - $180/hr

Drive the full contract lifecycle by drafting and reviewing a high volume of core biotech ... Manage routine and mid‑level negotiations directly with counterparties and escalates material ...

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How much do biotech contract manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for biotech contract manager in the United States is $106,034.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a biotech contract manager?

A Biotech Contract Manager should possess a strong background in contract law, negotiation, and life sciences, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field and relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical contract management. Familiarity with contract management software, compliance platforms (such as Icertis or DocuSign), and regulatory guidelines like FDA and GxP is highly beneficial. Superior attention to detail, analytical thinking, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills set outstanding professionals apart in this role. These capabilities ensure accurate and efficient contract execution, risk mitigation, and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in a highly regulated industry.

What is a biotech contract manager?

A Biotech Contract Manager oversees contracts related to biotechnology partnerships, vendors, research agreements, and regulatory compliance. They negotiate terms, ensure adherence to legal and industry standards, and mitigate risks for their organization. Their role requires collaboration with legal teams, procurement, and scientific departments to support business objectives. Effective contract management helps biotech companies streamline operations, maintain compliance, and optimize financial and operational outcomes.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a biotech contract manager?

As a Biotech Contract Manager, your daily tasks often include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts such as research agreements, vendor contracts, and licensing deals. You will regularly collaborate with legal, procurement, research, and finance teams to ensure terms align with company goals and regulatory requirements. Managing timelines, tracking key deliverables, and monitoring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle are also core parts of the role. This position requires balancing multiple priorities and maintaining strong communication with both internal teams and external partners to support the company’s scientific and commercial objectives.

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Infographic showing various Biotech Contract Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Temporary, and 67% Contract. Highlights an 33% In-person, and 67% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,034 per year, or $51 per hour.

Contracts & Negotiation Manager - ONSITE

Danaher

Marlborough, MA • On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Danaher rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 31 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

199th of 540 rated manufacturers


Job description

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 Contracts and Negotiation Manager is primarily responsible for supporting the creation, negotiation, modification, and approval of commercial sales agreements that drive significant impact to Cytiva.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Contracts & Negotiation, is part of the Commercial Contracts and CCAP team, and will be ONSITE at our facility in Marlborough, MA.

What you will do:

  • Draft, review, edit, and negotiate commercial customer agreements, such as (but not limited to): sales contracts, amendments, reseller agreements, pricing agreements, contract renewals, and customer requests for proposal, etc.
  • Interpret internal or external business issues and recommend innovative solutions and best practices; assess and lead initiatives to improve contracting processes and tools.
  • Train and advise commercial teams on agreement structure, templates, risks, and alternatives; Provide training, mentorship, and 2nd-tier support to other contracts team members.
  • Ensure compliance to the contracts approval policy and other company policies; solicit buy-in from cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.

Who you are:

  • Possess a law degree (Juris Doctorate or equivalent).
  • 2+ years' experience with commercial contract review, redlining, and drafting, including local, regional, and global agreements.
  • 2+ years' experience with contract negotiations and external client engagement.
  • Demonstrated experience (i) using sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative contract solutions, and (ii) prioritizing competing demands from multiple sources in a fast-paced environment.
  • Possess advanced writing and communication skills with a meticulous attention to detail; English language fluency.

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

  • Healthcare, pharmaceutical, and/or life sciences industry.
  • Use of Salesforce.com (SFDC) and/or an SFDC-based contract lifecycle management system.

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.

The annual salary range for this role is $105,000.00-$120,000.00. 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 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.

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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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We are a science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges, and improving quality of life around the world. A global family of more than 20 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today's most dynamic, growing industries.

Industry

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

1984