In-Market Contract Specialist

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Job type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid

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.

Our Team: 

As we continue to transform the practice of medicine, the next chapter of Sanofi’s 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 support this transformation and Take the Lead, Sanofi Business Operations brings together global business services under one umbrella, with a strong focus on efficiency and excellence. Within this organization, In-Market Contract Services— part of the Contract Excellence function in Global Procurement Services — are responsible for driving best-in-class contracting support for the business, ensuring compliant, efficient, and consistent contract delivery across markets and functions jointly with Global Contract Services.

Reporting to the In-Market Contract Services Team Lead CSE, Africa, Turkey & Levant, the In- Market Contract Specialist plays a critical role in providing contracting guidance and advice and executing all relevant tasks to support contract elaboration and signature needs in the relevant scope of activity, ensuring adherence to the Contracting Core Model, to deliver timely, compliant, and high-quality contracting outcomes. In the performance of their tasks, the In- Market Contract Specialist collaborates with a number of internal stakeholders, including Business and Legal and interacts with third-parties to the contracts.

Main responsibilities:

Contract Preparation, Drafting & Review:

• Assist in the preparation, drafting, review and editing of contracts, ensuring alignment with Sanofi's policies, legal requirements and contracting standards.
• Collaborate closely with Legal and Business teams to ensure contracts are accurate, compliant and fit for purpose.
• Conduct research on existing contracts and stay informed of applicable laws, regulations and internal policies that may impact contractual obligations.

Contract Lifecycle Management & Documentation

• Organize and maintain up-to-date contract files, tracking lifecycle events, key deadlines and renewals in Coupa CLM.
• Ensure all contracting activities integrate seamlessly into the global contract delivery framework and align with lifecycle management standards.
• Support the accurate and timely execution of contract milestones to minimize risk and ensure business continuity.

Contracting Core Model Adherence & Continuous Improvement

• Identify deviations from the Contracting Core Model and work with relevant stakeholders to create and implement remediation plans.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of contracting processes, contributing to a more efficient and consistent contracting control environment.
• Support the development and implementation of best practices across the contracting function.

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership

• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across markets and functions to ensure timely, accurate and compliant execution of contracts, acting as a trusted point of contact for contract-related matters.
• Serve as a liaison between business teams, Legal, and Procurement, facilitating clear communication and efficient resolution of contracting issues.
• Assist customers and internal teams with contract-related inquiries, supporting simplified and efficient contracting processes.

Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Support risk identification and mitigation strategies in partnership with Legal and Business teams.
• Contribute to maintaining a robust contracting control environment that safeguards the organization's interests.

About you

Education:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Legal, Finance or a related business discipline.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and contract principles.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in complex operations, specializing in contracting services.
• Proven track record in managing and optimizing contracting processes.
• Experience working in matrix environment with regional or global stakeholders.
• Experience in working across cultures and time zones. 
• Experience in healthcare and/or life-science industry. 
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements. 

Soft skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, effective collaboration with excellent trust-building and influencing skills.
• Results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.  
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. 
• Proficiency in MS Office, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with contract management tools/software. 

Languages:

• Fluency in English and French, plus any additional languages such as Polish, Czech, Turkish, Ukrainian, Arabic, Romanian, or Greek

Be part of something exceptional. Our Budapest Hub has been recognized for workplace excellence, innovation, and our commitment to putting people first. See the full list of our awards at the end of this posting.

Office of the Year 2025 – Evolution Award
Our most recent award – Sanofi is recognized for creating an innovative workspace that supports collaboration and adaptability.

Marketing Diamond Award 2026 – Employer Branding
One of the highest honours at Hungary's prestigious Marketing Diamond Awards, recognizing excellence in employer branding.

BSC Investor of the Year 2025
Awarded by HIPA, ABSL Hungary, and AmCham Hungary for our contribution to Hungary's business services sector.

PwC Workforce Preference Survey 2025 – Top 3 Most Attractive Employers
Ranked 3rd among the most attractive employers in Hungary.

Hungarian Employer Branding Awards 2025 – Gold & Silver
Best Strategic Employer Branding Campaign (Gold) and Best Employer Branding Campaign in the Pharma Sector (Silver).

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

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Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

The salary range for this position is :Ft13,171,200.00 - Ft19,756,800.00

Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

The salary range for this position is :Ft7 603 200,00 - Ft11 404 800,00

Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.