Contract Manager

Overview

A leading global consulting firm specializing in life sciences is seeking a Contracts Manager to support its Client Operations team. The organization provides solutions to companies involved in researching, developing, and manufacturing innovative products such as drugs, biologics, and medical devices. The Contracts Manager will play a key role in drafting, editing, and coordinating commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with the company’s contracting strategy, and maintaining accurate contract documentation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and review commercial agreements including NDAs, Consulting Agreements, and other standard contracts
• Ensure organizational templates, legal standards, and pricing models are maintained and updated
• Maintain and update legal templates, fallback language, work instructions, and related documentation
• Collaborate with Sales, Legal, Project Delivery, and Finance teams to support timely and effective service engagements
• Track contracting progress diligently and respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
• Maintain accurate records and documentation within the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system
• Serve as liaison between the organization and third parties for contract execution and signature facilitation
• Monitor contract deadlines, conditions, and renewal or termination dates for active agreements such as CDAs and MSAs
• Assist with contract information retrieval for diligence and audit activities
• Support process improvements related to contract delivery and workflow efficiency

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in legal support, contracts administration, or related legal roles
• Experience with NDAs, Consulting Agreements, and other commercial contracts
• Strong familiarity with legal and contract language, document formatting, and drafting/editing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management tools such as SharePoint and DocuSign
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage heavy workloads and meet aggressive deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with professionalism and diplomacy

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university; legal or paralegal background strongly preferred
• Experience with professional services or consulting contracts
• Understanding of project scoping, pricing models, and diversified contracting strategies
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) or contract management software (CLM)
• Familiarity with legal or procurement processes

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $65,000 - $75,000 annually, determined by experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off program
• Additional perks and flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Location

Not specified

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.