Contract Operations Manager

Required Skills

Requires a Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies, life sciences, or a related field, and 5-8+ years of experience in contract management, ideally within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare sectors. Strong skills in contract drafting, review, lifecycle management, project management, process improvement, stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and attention to detail are essential, along with excellent communication and English fluency.

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Legal Company Industry Recruitment & HR Contract: 9 months (could potentially renew/extend) Employment: Outsourced through Manpower Middle East About the role: Our client, a leading global biotechnology company, is looking to hire a contract operations manager. He/she will oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle process, ensuring agreements are compliant, efficiently managed, and aligned with business objectives across international partner markets (IPM). Job responsibilities: Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, and archiving contracts and related documents. Coordinate contract workflows and approvals with internal stakeholders and external partners. Ensure contracts comply with company policies, SOPs, and governance requirements. Provide guidance on contract management processes and contractual obligations. Identify and mitigate contractual risks while supporting business objectives. Maintain accurate contract databases, trackers, and document repositories. Monitor contract milestones, obligations, and deadlines to ensure timely execution and compliance. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business administration, legal studies, life sciences, or a related field. 5–8+ years of experience in contract management, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry. Strong experience in contract drafting, review, and lifecycle management. Excellent project management, process improvement, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrix organization. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English. Job scams notice: Your safety and data security matter to us. Manpower Middle East is committed to a safe and transparent hiring process. We will never request payment, banking details, or sensitive personal information as part of our recruitment. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please disregard it. About ManpowerGroup, parent company of Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are consistently recognized for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, equality, and ethical business practices, including being named one of the world's most ethical companies multiple times. About the Company We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work. ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service. ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement. Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including: IT & Telecommunications Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas Banking, Finance & Legal Sales & Business Development Marketing, Public Relations & Communications Human Resources & Training Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative) Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics Executive Recruitment Emiratization Solutions Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions Managed Service Provider Solutions Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions Outsourced Staffing Solutions Apply Now