Contracts Manager

Overview

The organization is seeking a Contract Manager to serve as a primary point of contact for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of company agreements. This role partners closely with Legal Department counsel and business stakeholders to manage contracting matters from intake through execution, identify and escalate material legal and business risks, and support the development of contract templates, playbooks, processes, and systems.

In addition to contract management and negotiation support, the role provides contract-related, transactional, and operational support to the Legal Department, including the Chief Legal Officer.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts across all areas of the organization, including but not limited to:
  • Non-disclosure agreements
  • Consulting agreements
  • Service agreements
  • Software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements
  • Technology agreements
  • Healthcare professional (HCP) agreements
  • Clinical trial agreements
• Manage and support clinical study contracting from intake through execution, including coordination with Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, contract research organizations (CROs), study sites, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate internal contract approval and stakeholder negotiation to resolve business and legal issues, and assist in disputes by escalating complex legal and factual issues to the appropriate internal parties.
• Partner with business owners to identify, track, and communicate key contractual obligations and practical guidance to business partners, including:
  • Milestones
  • Deliverables
  • Renewal and termination dates
  • Invoicing requirements
  • Other commitments
• Draft and update contract templates.
• Develop contract management processes; investigate and streamline efficiencies to enhance contract management operations.
• Support business units with contract negotiation strategies, resolution of contract issues, and best practices.
• Ensure consistency of contract terms with organizational policies, goals, and best practices to strengthen the contract review process.
• Conduct legal and contract-related research and prepare analyses and recommendations to support the Chief Legal Officer, Legal Department counsel, and internal business clients.
• Prepare contract summaries to support proper interpretation of contracts by cross-functional teams.
• Assist in the development, implementation, design, and launch of law department systems and processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required.
• Juris Doctor degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience negotiating and administering commercial and clinical research contracts, including direct experience with:
  • Clinical trial site agreements
  • Other study-related contracts
• Ability to identify legal, commercial, operational, and compliance issues in contracts and escalate matters appropriately.
• Proven negotiation abilities and business acumen evidenced by experience in a related professional role.
• Demonstrated customer-centric, solutions-oriented approach while protecting the best interests of the organization.
• Experience in a global business environment.
• Ability to deliver strong results under tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects at once.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Team player capable of leading and participating within cross-functional project teams.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.

Location

Not specified.