Catalent · 5 days ago
Contract Management Specialist
Harmans, MD
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$82K/yr - $95K/yr
4+ years expCatalent is a leading global CDMO partnering with pharma and biotech innovators to accelerate development and delivery of life-changing therapies. The Contract Management Specialist provides administrative, financial, and compliance support within a pharmaceutical operations environment, ensuring accurate contract management and efficient handling of finance-related activities while upholding strict regulatory and quality standards.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Draft, review, process, and manage supplier, service, and operational contracts, including tracking terms, renewals, pricing, and performance obligations in compliance with company and legal requirements
Coordinate with Procurement, Legal, Quality, and other stakeholders, maintain organized contract records, and support audits by providing required documentation and compliance evidence
Serve as the primary point of contact for facility, equipment, and service maintenance, including scheduling preventive maintenance and coordinating vendor service visits in compliance with GMP and validated system requirements
Maintain equipment calibration, qualification, and maintenance records, track contractor performance, and support facility projects, equipment installations, and vendor onboarding activities
Process purchase orders, invoices, vendor payments, and expense reports in accordance with finance procedures while maintaining accurate financial records
Support budgeting, cost tracking, reconciliations, and spend monitoring for maintenance and contract-related expenses, highlighting variances as needed
Partner with Procurement and Finance on cost control, vendor pricing updates, and audit support, including internal and external audits
Ensure administrative processes comply with GMP/GDP, SOPs, internal audits, and regulatory requirements, including preparing documentation for regulatory inspections
Maintain current vendor qualification documentation and protect the confidentiality of sensitive contract and financial information
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field
Minimum of 4 years of experience managing vendors or contractors required; experience supporting large facilities is preferred
Strong understanding of procurement, contracts administration, finance processes, and maintenance coordination required; experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or other regulated industries preferred
Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with strong administrative, documentation management, and organizational skills
Excellent communication, collaboration, and multitasking abilities, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and prioritization
High attention to detail and accuracy, supported by analytical thinking, financial literacy, and a strong compliance mindset
Demonstrated professionalism, confidentiality, and effective vendor management when working with internal stakeholders, auditors, contractors, and suppliers
Preferred
Experience supporting large facilities is preferred
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or other regulated industries preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K are all offered from day one of employment.
152 hours of PTO and 8 paid holidays.
Company
Catalent
Catalent - Blow-Fill-Seal Sterile CDMO Business is focusing on complex clinical to commercial stage formulation and manufacturing. It is a sub-organization of Catalent Pharma Solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Alessandro Maselli
President & Chief Executive Officer
Charles Lickfold
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
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