Contract Manager

Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity, redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We seek talented individuals to drive our vision, collaborating to create cutting‑edge solutions to tough problems.

This role negotiates, prepares, and administers customer contracts, distribution agreements, GPO contracts, and related documents across all business units. It reviews solicitations and prepares routine responses to proposals, bids, and contract modifications. The position requires analyzing contract requirements, special provisions, and terms to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, corporate policies, and business procedures. The individual serves as a key resource for communicating contract policies and practices, training sales teams, and managing multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Customer Sales Agreements
  • Purchasing and Supply Agreements
  • Consulting Agreements
  • Purchasing Organization (GPO) Agreements
  • Distribution Agreements
  • Master Service and Master Supply Agreements
  • Amendments, renewals, and contract modifications
• Handle customer‑proposed terms and conditions
• Manage the full contract lifecycle from request through execution, implementation, renewal, and termination
• Ensure contracts reflect business requirements while protecting the company’s legal, financial, and operational interests
• Analyze contract terms, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Develop, maintain, and update standard contract templates, clause libraries, and approved language
• Interpret and explain contractual terms, obligations, and requirements to stakeholders and external parties
• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, corporate policies, and internal procedures
• Maintain complete and accurate contract records and supporting documentation
• Leverage AI and contract management technologies to analyze, draft, and process contracts more efficiently with appropriate oversight and compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, distributors, GPOs, and internal business teams on contractual matters
• Lead negotiations of standard and non‑standard contract terms directly with customer purchasing, legal, and procurement representatives
• Provide redlined recommendations and negotiate mutually acceptable contract language while balancing business objectives and risk exposure
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Finance, Operations, Quality, and Legal teams to support business initiatives and customer opportunities
• Support Product Management and Marketing to ensure products and services are offered with competitive and commercially appropriate terms and conditions
• Train and educate Sales and other business teams on contract processes, company policies, approved terms, and risk considerations

• Partner with outside legal counsel and internal stakeholders to research legal issues, assess business risks, and evaluate contractual provisions
• Identify and elevate legal, regulatory, financial, operational, and commercial risks associated with proposed agreements
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards, revenue recognition requirements, pricing policies, discounting guidelines, and other financial controls
• Evaluate the financial impact of contract terms, pricing structures, rebates, incentives, and renewal options
• Support compliance with healthcare, procurement, and industry‑specific regulations as applicable

• Maintain contract data and documentation within contract lifecycle management systems, including Link Squares, Master Control, Salesforce, and other company systems
• Lead contract system enhancements,…