Contracts Specialist

Overview

The organization is seeking a Contracts Specialist to support the commercial foundation that enables work across a dynamic, cross-functional environment. This role involves structuring agreements clearly, managing them effectively, and aligning contract activities with business needs while collaborating with teams across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts with customers and vendors.
• Maintain contract records, templates, approvals, renewals, and key obligation deadlines.
• Partner with legal, finance, sales, and operations on contract terms.
• Identify contractual risks and escalate complex issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support contract compliance and help improve contracting processes across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial contract management.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, with the ability to assess contractual risk.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management platforms, e-signature tools, and document management systems.
• Knowledge of contract law and compliance requirements, including experience working with contract approval workflows.
• Experience partnering effectively with legal and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education in business, legal studies, or paralegal studies.
• Experience with biotech or manufacturing contracts.
• Experience working in regulated environments.
• Experience with HR contracts.