.Company: ADL BioPharma S.L.U.Are you looking for a job in León, in a dynamic, globally active technology company – yet at the same time, you appreciate a value-oriented, trusting company? If so, we offer you an exciting job where you will be part of a global team oriented to multiculturalism and equality.Recently, ADL BIOPHARMA and WACKER have joined forces, and now, WE ARE ONE. With this union, we are stronger, we have a worldwide presence, with production sites on three continents and almost 16,000 employees in 70 countries.We are a leading group in the biotechnology sector, and we produce for multiple markets: food, cosmetics, fragrances... Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together.To strengthen our team in León, we are looking for you as a Senior Manager Contracting - Biopharma CDMO .The position is based in León (Spain), but you will have an international role, reporting to the Head of Global Client & Contract Management (in Munich), belonging to the BioPharma Business Unit – the Contract Development and Manufacturing arm of Wacker for Biopharmaceuticals.Your ResponsibilitiesFacilitate and drive negotiation of all service contracts for new and existing clients including amendments. Lead the interdisciplinary negotiation team supported by Corporate Legal and/or external counsels.Act as single point of contact for the client and represent business/commercial aspects during negotiation phase (including decision making and hands-on redlining together with Legal/IP).Coordinate all stakeholders (Legal, IP, Insurance, Finance/Accounting, Tax, Logistics, etc.) and collect input of subject matter experts as needed.Drive closure of feasibility-, process development-, clinical and commercial agreements.Manage external legal counsels in alignment with Corporate Legal. Monitor budget and review invoices.Define an appropriate negotiation strategy for each case & bridge legal, operational, commercial.Help to develop and maintain an internal 'play book' of fall-back positions for all relevant contractual matters.Proactively contribute to improvements of the contract negotiation process, optimized contract templates and term sheets.Propose new mechanisms and alternative language to ensure (i) customary contractual terms, (ii) acceptance by clients, (iii) efficient contracting, (iv) calculable risk exposure of Wacker.Give internal legal / contract trainings within the BU.Support as 'contract specialist' as needed (e.G. internal escalation meetings, external Steering Committee Meetings or arbitration proceedings).Your ProfileAcademic education (min. Bachelor degree, Master preferred) in Economics, Legal or Natural Sciences.At least 8 years of relevant professional experience.Professional negotiator with track record in closing complex service agreements; experience in leading contract negotiations from virtual Biotech's to Big Pharma