Sales Contract Officer 

What you will do

• Support imec’s Business Development department in drafting and reviewing template-based standard agreements, such as non-disclosure agreements, evaluation agreements and amendments and extensions thereto, in collaboration with the business legal team. 
• Support imec’s Business Development managers by coordinating the full contract process of such standard agreements from initiation until contract signature, including interacting and negotiating the legal terms with the customers to finalize the agreements.  
• Represent the assigned cases at internal meetings, such as the Business Operations Team (BOT) meeting, and keep track of the status of current cases at such meetings, to ensure a good collaboration between Business Development managers, the legal counsels and the IP responsibles.  
• Keep the CRM sales automation system up to date, making sure the business cases you coordinate are well documented.   

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. 

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits. 

Who you are

• You have at least a bachelor’s degree in law.  
• You preferably have previous experience with template-based contract negotiations. 
• You are interested in interpreting customer feedback in contracts and coordinate the associated actions.  
• You have excellent organizational skills and can switch between tasks without losing track.  
• You are not afraid to escalate when action is required.  
• You have the discipline to document your business cases and have a keen eye for detail.  
• You have good communication skills with excellent knowledge of English.  
• You are a team player but are also able to work autonomously and take initiative.  
• You have experience with Microsoft office (Outlook/Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Teams). Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Sharepoint and OneDrive are considered a plus. 

We seek a candidate who thrives in a dynamic work environment, showcasing an adaptability to diverse projects or research topics. You’ll be a key team player, ready to support colleagues and tackle impactful projects within the timelines of our trusted global partners.