Manager, Institutional Contracts

Wiley

Manager negotiating complex institutional contracts for Wiley, a science, education, and publishing company. Driving contract operations, automation, and AI-enabled contracting across global business lines.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorLead💰 £40,200 - £57,533 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced contract negotiation, drafting, and management skills, with a focus on complex commercial agreements and contract lifecycle management. Proficient in utilizing AI-enabled contracting technologies and improving workflows across multiple business lines.

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Contract NegotiationContract DraftingContract Lifecycle Management (CLM)AI-Enabled Contracting TechnologyProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Complex Commercial ContractsContract ReviewNegotiation SkillsWorkflow OptimizationContracting Standards DevelopmentRisk AssessmentContractual ObligationsHigh-Value AgreementsTransformational AgreementsLicensing Agreements

Tools & Technologies

Contract Lifecycle Management SystemsWorkflow Automation ToolsAI ToolsContract Intelligence Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree in BusinessAdvanced Degree in LawAdvanced Degree in Public Administration

Industry Keywords

Commercial AgreementsConsortial AgreementsPublishing ServicesStrategic PartnershipsMatrixed Global Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead negotiation, drafting, and execution of complex commercial agreements, including transformational, consortial, licensing, publishing services, and strategic partnership contracts
Advise Sales, Legal, Finance, Compliance, and business stakeholders on contract strategy, risk assessment, negotiation approaches, and contractual obligations
Develop and implement contracting standards, negotiation playbooks, templates, and guidance materials across multiple business lines
Improve contracting workflows and contract lifecycle management processes
Identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement
Support evaluation, implementation, and adoption of AI-enabled contracting technology solutions
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to build and expand Wiley's Contracting Center of Excellence
Support new business models, acquisitions, product offerings, and evolving commercial requirements
Report to the Director, Institutional Contracts

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 years of experience negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts
Advanced-level contract drafting, contract review, and contract negotiation skills
Experience negotiating high-value and complex agreements with institutional, enterprise, government, nonprofit, research, publishing, or technology customers in multicultural environments
Experience supporting contract operations, process improvement, workflow optimization, or contract lifecycle management initiatives
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, workflow automation tools, and contracting technologies
Experience evaluating or utilizing AI-enabled tools, automation solutions, or technology platforms within legal operations, contract management, or business process environments
Preferred: 10+ years of experience negotiating complex commercial contracts
Preferred: Experience negotiating transformational agreements, read-and-publish agreements, consortial agreements, open access publishing agreements, licensing agreements, or other strategic research-sector contracts
Preferred: Experience leading contract operations, legal operations, center of excellence, process optimization, or digital transformation initiatives
Preferred: Experience implementing AI, workflow automation, knowledge management, or contract intelligence solutions
Preferred: Experience supporting multiple business units within a matrixed global organization
Advanced degree in Business, Law, Public Administration, or a related discipline is preferred
Ability to attach a resume/CV when applying

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meeting-free Friday afternoons
Professional development opportunities
Continual learning and internal mobility
Employee programs fostering community, learning, and growth
Support for health and well-being
Comprehensive benefits package
Reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities