Contracts Manager

Brisbane Temporary Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Effectively manage and report on commercial agreements and research contracts ensuring they are executed in a timely manner and meet requirements
  • Stimulating work setting focussed on cutting-edge medical research
  • 12 Month Contract Opportunity

About Our Client

Be a part of an organisation that proudly serves the people of Queensland with better health and wellbeing through impactful medical research. Their collaborative research programs address the foremost health challenges of our time, responding to health challenges arising from social and environmental factors

Job Description

  • Manage commercial agreements and research contracts, in particular confidentiality, material transfer, data transfer, consulting agreements and research services contracts
  • Develop core negotiation objectives and achieve these through negotiation with clients and stakeholders
  • Prepare and complete contracts, interfacing with all internal stakeholders in the process
  • Ensure contact close-out, extension or renewal
  • Track option terms and initiate internal decision processes where applicable.
  • Ensure preparation and/or receipt of compliant contractual reports on development activity or cost/income, respectively.
  • Track preparation and settlement of compliant invoices between contracting parties in collaboration with Finance.
  • Maintain contractual records and documentation for all projects, including administrative tasks such as data entry and records management.
  • Ensure that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility awareness and interpretation to support implementation
  • Provide reports and advice on contract performance, administration and issues to contribute to decision making, including tracking key performance indicators for contract portfolio
  • Prepare and complete contract templates
  • Manage and resolve external disputes in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
  • Participate as a key team member, contributing to day-to-day goals through effective communication and collaboration

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate should have:

  • Demonstrated contract management experience, particularly tracking progress and guiding others to achieve outcomes within deadlines.
  • Experience with Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement (CDAs), Data Transfer Agreement (DTAs) and research contracts
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly emotional intelligence, to achieve effective collaborative relationships with partners, management and research staff.
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Effective decision making particularly to understand or recognise issues and opportunities,
  • Relevant qualifications (science, applied science, health-related, law or commerce)



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package ranging from $106,376 to $115,730 AUD.
  • Fixed-term contract offering stability and career growth opportunities.
  • Work in a respected organisation within the life science industry.
  • Collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
  • Opportunities for professional development and learning.
  • Convenient Brisbane location with modern facilities.



If you're ready to make a difference and advance your career as a Contracts Manager, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Callum Bowie
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7026839
Phone number
+61 7 3018 6306

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Public Sector/Not for Profit
Industry
Public Sector
Location
Brisbane
Job Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Callum Bowie
Consultant phone
+61 7 3018 6306
Job Reference
JN-052026-7026839
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. PageGroup acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.