Contract Operations Manager

For our Switzerland / Austria Cluster cluster (CHAT), we are recruiting for a

Contract Operations Manager (f/m/d)

to be based either in Baar, Switzerland or Vienna, Austria.

About This Role:
The Contract Operations Manager (f/m/d) is responsible for optimizing Biogen´s contract management within the CHAT cluster (Switzerland / Austria), ensuring compliance with internal SOPs, external procedures, and local legislation. This role supports the affiliate's ongoing efforts to contract excellence with external stakeholders and provides guidance on contract-related matters under the supervision of the legal corporate function.

What You'll Do:

• Contract Management:

  • Draft, review, and manage various types of contracts, including those with external stakeholders and procurement contracts in the ordinary course of Biogen's business context in relation to Biogen's portfolio of products using the Contract Life Cycle Management system.

  • Negotiate contract terms with internal and external partners and maintain and update contract templates to ensure they meet current legal requirements.

  • Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from creation to negotiation, signing, and monitoring contract performance

  • Liaison with Legal Corporate function for the contract local needs analysis, contract template creation, modification and approval, master agreements included

  • Provide guidance and support to various functions on contract-related matters

  • Ensure proper documentation and filing of all contract-related documents

• Legal Support:

  • Support the affiliate with day-to-day legal business under close collaboration with Corporate Counsel

• Corporate Administration:

  • Support corporate administration activities, including Board of Directors and shareholders meetings, powers of attorney, and other corporate governance matters

• Training and Development:

  • Conduct training sessions and workshops for employees on contract-related topics and best practices

Who You Are:
The ideal candidate for this role is a contract and legal professional with strong experience in contract lifecycle management (CLM) and a solid understanding of healthcare, procurement and corporate governance. With high attention to detail, the incumbent will take care of day to day operational activities as well as in liaison with legal colleagues, will guide and support internal stakeholders on complex legal and contract-related matters.

Required Skills:

• Completed university studies with a degree in business law or comparable studies with a strong legal focus, ideally specializing in life sciences or commercial/contract law.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in contract management or a similar role, preferably in a pharmaceutical/life sciences company

• Experience in contract negotiation, contract creation and contract life cycle management

• Deep knowledge of contract law and relevant local pharmaceutical regulation in Switzerland and/or Austria

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Fluent in local language and fluent command of the English language

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.