Director, Commercial Contracts

The Director of Commercial Contracts will oversee compliance and contract management across multiple locations. This role will be a key stakeholder in collaborations with clients and the business development teams.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Contract Management:
• Oversee the Contracts Department, negotiating and finalizing government and commercial agreements (NDAs, CDAs, Master Service Agreements, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions, managing federal contracts and subcontracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customer contracting officials and support audits and revenue projections.
• Policy and Procedure Development:
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for the Contracts Department.
• Implement policy updates related to government regulations (FAR, DFAR, etc.).
• Federal Business Development:
• Oversee maintenance of the SAM.gov account and engage with client procurement officials and policymakers.
• Manage the production and submission of proposals for RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and grants, including responding to RFIs to gather information and shape proposal strategies.
• Team Management:
• Lead and mentor the Contracts Department team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Provide guidance and support for team members in contract negotiation and compliance processes.
• Other Duties and Supporting Company Initiatives:
• Participate in cross-functional teams to align contracts with overall business objectives.
• Support company initiatives aimed at process improvment and operational effiicency. 

Minimum Requirements

• 5 to 10 years of experience in a contracts leadership role, including reviewing NDAs, CDAs, Master Services Agreements, and RFIs.
• 1 to 5 years of experience in people management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience managing government contracts.
• Background in a pre-clinical contract research organization.
• 1 to 3 years of experience managing a

This position is hybrid and requires on-site attendance at the office in Indianapolis 2-3 times per week.

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience.  The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity.  Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.  There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen.  Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

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Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

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