Senior Contract Manager

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At   Cytiva , one of   Danaher’s   15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And   by harnessing   Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Working at   Cytiva   means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At   Cytiva   you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. Learn about the   Danaher Business System   which makes everything possible. The   Sr. Contracts Manager   is   responsible for   the contractual governance for   large ‑ scale   manufacturing capital projects. This role ensures that contracts are structured, negotiated, interpreted,   adjusted   and enforced to protect the company’s financial, operational, and legal interests throughout the full project lifecycle. This position reports to the Vice President of Resin Operations and is part of the Resin and Technology group   located   in Muskegon, MI   working remotely to   support   capital projects   globally . What you will do :

• Lead the development, negotiation, and execution of complex contracts for large-scale manufacturing capital projects, including EPC, equipment supply, and construction agreements.
• Provide end-to-end contractual governance across the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business   objectives   and protection of   Cytiva’s   financial, operational, and legal interests.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Project Management teams to structure contracts, resolve commercial issues, and mitigate risk.
• Monitor contract performance, including scope, cost, schedule, and compliance, and independently assess contractual and commercial risks, ensuring   timely   escalation and resolution in alignment with project governance and business   objectives .
• Develop and implement contract   management   best practices, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with the Danaher Business System (DBS). Who you are:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business , Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or related field,   with   a minimum of 10+ years of experience   in contract management, commercial management, or project controls within manufacturing, life sciences, construction, or industrial capital projects environments.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing complex commercial and U.S. government contracts (e.g., EPC, construction, or capital equipment agreements) with   values typically exceeding $ 10 M   and involving high financial and operational risk exposure, including large-scale capital projects such as facility   and manufacturing   expansions .
• Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions, commercial frameworks, and risk allocation, with the ability to evaluate contractual and business risks and support practical, business-aligned solutions.
• Experience supporting large-scale, cross-functional capital projects, including collaboration with engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams, and managing coordination across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and support capital projects across the United States and internationally, including coordination with cross-regional stakeholders, suppliers, and project teams. Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment

Requirements

• Ability to travel   as   required   to support project execution, which is   anticipated   around   10 %
• This role   operates   in a professional office or remote work environment and requires prolonged periods of computer-based work, including virtual meetings.   Additionally, this role   applies   independent judgment in evaluating contractual risks and business decisions. It would be a plus if you also   possess   previous   experience in:
• Professional certification in contract management or project management (e.g., NCMA, CPCM, PMP, or equivalent).
• Juris Doctor (JD)   or equivalent legal education
• Experience implementing contract management best practices within a continuous improvement environment (e.g., Danaher Business System or similar). Cytiva ,   a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether   it’s   a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at   Danaher

Benefits

Info . A t   Cytiva   we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement.

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional   information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for   Cytiva   can provide.

The   annual   salary range for this role is   160,000 - 180,000 per year . This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer   comprehensive   package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay   is considered to be   wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.

The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology.

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