Director of Contracting Operations

Job Summary

Leading the enterprise contracting ecosystem, the full-time salaried Director of Contracting Operations will manage the strategy, governance, technology enablement, and operational performance of the contracting function while driving transformation initiatives and ensuring compliance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise contracting transformation roadmap, focusing on simplification, standardization, and digital enablement
• Lead the deployment of AI-enabled contracting capabilities and manage relationships with technology vendors
• Establish and maintain enterprise contracting playbooks, templates, and governance standards to ensure consistency and scalability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or other advanced degree preferred
• 12+ years of experience in contracting, legal operations, or procurement operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record in enterprise transformation or technology implementations related to contract lifecycle management
• Deep knowledge of contract templates, playbooks, and risk-tiered review models, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with contracting technology and vendors, including familiarity with contract lifecycle management platforms like Icertis