Contract Administrator Team Lead

Job Title: Contract Administrator Team Lead

• Location: Hyderabad

About the job

At Sanofi we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve, and we accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees. As we continue to transform the practice of medicine, the next chapter of Sanofi’s Play to Win strategy will require a focus on delivering transformation and simplification of our core processes, optimizing resource allocation and deployment to fuel business growth and investment in science.

To facilitate this transformation, a new Business Operations Business Unit is being established, bringing together existing business service activities, and driving further expansion of centralized services at scale into a global unit, with a focus on driving simplification, efficiency, and productivity.This new Business Unit will enable the delivery of best-in-class business support capabilities across the organization, incorporating and engaging disparate teams from across areas such as R&D, M&S, the Corporate Functions and GBUs into new global Service Delivery Towers with initial services spanning Commercial, Finance, Procurement and People & Culture.

Reporting to the Head of Contract Services, the Contract Administrator Team Lead plays a critical role in supporting the delivery and execution of Procurement and non-Procurement related contracts on-behalf of Sanofi’s GBUs and Corporate Functions; ensuring contracts are completed in a complete, accurate and on-time manner in full compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Main responsibilities

• Lead local Contract Administrator team and oversee their efforts to provide efficient support to Sanofi’s GBUs and Corporate Functions

• Contract Administration: Assist in the selection of relevant templates, drafting, review, and execution of contracts, ensuring contracts comply with all legal guidelines and company policies and procedures.

• Contract Lifecycle Management: Manage and monitor contracts from request to negotiation and execution / renewal, ensuring adherence to the contract lifecycle management core model.

• Database Management: Maintain an organized and up-to-date contract database/repository, allowing end users to easily search for and track key contract milestones and renewal dates in Coupa CLMa

• Reporting: Prepare pre-determined and ad-hoc reports related to Contracting activities (e.g., tax reporting for specific countries, transparency reporting, …)

• Communication and Collaboration: Establish and maintain strong stakeholder and customer relationships across Sanofi’s GBUs and Corporate Functions in an effort to anticipate contracting needs, continuously improve operations, drive simplification and standardization, and strengthen the control environment.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and discrepancies in contracts and work collaboratively to mitigate and resolve.

About you

• Experience: Previous experience in contract administration or related legal roles.

• Soft and Technical skills: Ability to draft simple contract provisions. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Proven leadership skills in overseeing the delivery of contracting services, with a focus on executional excellence. Ability to lead teams through change and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Effective communication and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency in contract management software/tools. Knowledge of industry-standard contract management practices. Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations.

• Education: Degree in law, business administration, or a related field.

• Language: Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages (notably Spanish) a plus.

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.