Thermo Fisher Scientific · 12 hours ago
Manager, Contract Administration Government & Commercial Sales Support
Morrisville, NC
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $141K/yr
5+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Contract Administration Manager to lead a high-impact team within the Materials and Structural Analysis Division of the Analytical Instrument Group. In this role, you will oversee contract operations, ensuring compliance and managing risk while supporting sales and service teams in government and commercial contracting.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead daily contract operations, overseeing the review, drafting, negotiation, and approval of sales-related contracts, bids, RFPs, and RFQs for both government and commercial customers
Serve as a strategic partner to Sales, ensuring contracts enable revenue while managing risk and maintaining compliance
Provide expert guidance on government contracting requirements, including FAR/DFAR-related considerations, SAM registration, and public-sector portals
Maintain and enhance the department Playbook, SOPs, and compliance documentation to ensure alignment with corporate, divisional, legal, and government policies
Act as an escalation point for complex contract issues, customer concerns, and partner questions—driving timely, well-reasoned resolutions
Coach and develop your team, setting clear goals, tracking benchmarks, and addressing performance gaps
Oversee compliance related to Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, and customer-specific requirements
Manage and optimize a centralized workflow system for contract negotiations and final agreements
Support Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability
Collaborate cross-functionally with Global Commercial Operations, Legal, Sales, and Service teams
Serve as a backup for the Global Commercial Operations Senior Manager as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, or a related field—or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in government and commercial contracting, including contract negotiations supporting Sales
3+ years of people management experience, leading teams of five or more
Strong knowledge of government contracting environments, registrations, and compliance requirements
Proven ability to balance business growth with contractual and regulatory risk
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to influence internal and external stakeholders
High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to perform under tight deadlines
A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing talent
Flexibility to work across U.S. time zones and occasional global interactions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen
Benefits
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Marc Casper
CEO
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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