What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Manager position at Freudenberg Medical?
Freudenberg Medical is a trusted Contract Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) partner, delivering high-quality solutions from ideation and market launch to volume production for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. With proven expertise in materials and technologies, Freudenberg Medical offers an extensive range of vertically integrated capabilities: precision molding and extrusions, complex catheters, hypotubes, and coatings.
The Contract Manager is a key contributor to Freudenberg Medical’s risk management system and supports the organization’s structured processes. The position requires strong ethical leadership, acting as a role model in upholding our Guiding Principles. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with legal contract requirements and supporting a culture of integrity and accountability across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting to execution
- Review and evaluate customer and vendor related agreements, including NDAs, service agreements and statements of work for risk, ambiguity and negotiation opportunities
- Work with various team members to ensure adherence to corporate governance & compliance across various functional areas and projects
- Coordinate complex contracts with legal, procurement and business teams
- Respond to inquiries, provide reports, and resolve problems related to day-to-day contract administration
- Maintain and manage internal contract management system, including, organizing and tracking contracts
- Assist with the implementation of enhancements in the contract management process
- Perform special projects and respond to ad-hoc requests as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3-6 years of contract management experience; will substitute, in part, other legal experience
- Possesses excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
- Able to take initiative and provide appropriate follow-up
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas to diverse audiences
- Ability to assist and support others
- Able to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team
- Ability to travel as required
*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship*
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings with company match and paid time-off. Additional details will be shared during the recruitment process.
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