Job Description

Petauri is a purpose-built pharmaceutical services platform which offers broad expertise to seamlessly support our clients with impactful solutions that accelerate patient access to life-changing care.





Petauri Evidence partners with market access and HEOR teams across all global and local milestones, providing the strategy, insight, evidence, and tools to ensure commercial success. We combine academic and technical rigor with specialized knowledge and commercial agility in an evidence-driven approach to optimize patient access to medicines and technologies.






Our Expertise includes Global Market Access & Pricing, local Access & HTA, Health Economics & Statistics and Value Communication.

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Contracts and Compliance Manager to join our friendly Commercial Team at Petauri Evidence.





This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic and rapidly growing company. The ideal candidate would have a high work ethic, be team-oriented and hands-on in a varied role.





This is a permanent position ideally based in our office in Bicester. Working alongside the Commercial Director, this role will involve a wide variety of duties as follows:

Contract Management and Coordination

Review, redline, and negotiate a variety of client-facing contracts including:


o Master Services Agreements (MSAs)



o Single Project Agreements (SPAs)



o Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)



o Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)


Monitor contract renewal timelines and proactively initiate renewal discussions with clients.

Track and report on contract status, risks, and obligations.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders including consultants, project managers, and the US legal team.

Liaise with client legal and procurement teams to resolve contract issues and finalize agreements. Both via email and over the telephone / virtual meetings.

Maintain accurate records of all executed contracts and ensure proper filing and version control.

Review and manage licence agreements and property leases.

Compliance & Risk Management

Identify and track exclusivity clauses and assess their impact on new business opportunities.

In conjunction with the US legal team and local advisors, provide guidance on data protection clauses and assist in compliance efforts related to GDPR and similar regulations.

Support internal teams with compliance-related queries and documentation.

Assist in the development and maintenance of internal contract and compliance policies.

Participate in the Data Governance Group and take relevant actions pertaining to this.

Stakeholder Coordination

Act as the primary point of contact for contract-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure contract terms align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.


Requirements




Essential

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field (Paralegal qualification preferred but not essential).

3+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or compliance, ideally within a consultancy or pharmaceutical environment.

Strong understanding of GDPR and data protection regulations (CIPP/E preferred but not essential).

Experience working with MSAs, NDAs, and DPAs in a client-facing role.

Skills & Attributes

Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Confident in reviewing and redlining legal documents.

Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.

Effective communicator with the ability to liaise with legal, procurement, and business stakeholders.

IT skills are essential including proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems (e.g., DocuSign, SharePoint, or similar).

Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable working independently.

Desirable




Experience working with US-based legal teams or international clients.

Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory frameworks.

Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations A competitive salary Bonus plan (not contractual)

Holidays, full time allocation 25 increasing to 28 based on service beyond 2 years 1x Volunteer Day and Birthday holiday (unless in notice period) Christmas close (3 days) not taken from leave allowance Company Pension contribution 5%, employee minimum 4% but uncapped max with Standard Life Sick leave 10 days FTE (or 2 working weeks for PT) per annum Maternity and Adoption Leave, 3 months (13 weeks) full pay, 13 weeks half pay, 13 weeks statutory, 13 weeks unpaid for anyone who wishes to take full year.
Paternity Leave, 3 weeks' full pay
Death in Service 4 x annual salary Employee Assistance Programme Group Income Protection - 70% of base pay plus pension contributions for up to 2 years for significant health-related absence Docking station and screen for home to support hybrid working Monthly local social activities and annual Christmas Party Support with personal development, including professional qualification training where appropriate





enhanced benefits after 2 years' service



Salary sacrifice schemes available to opt in if desired:
o Group Private Medical Insurance available to purchase for self/family


o Cycle to work scheme


* Electric Vehicle Scheme after minimum service criteria (2 years)