Senior Contract Specialist

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to join the Legal Services department. This role supports the business by executing day-to-day tasks to ensure successful development, handling, and storage of project-level agreements (e.g., statements of work) and other essential contracting and legal documentation needed to contract effectively with clients.

Because the organization works with clients globally, the candidate must be based on the East Coast (or EST) to accommodate time differences.

Responsibilities

• Understand contracting needs and requirements of operating companies, ensuring agreements align with client specifications, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), and project-level requirements.
• Review and prepare agreements, including Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDAs) and MSAs, using established organizational guidelines; coordinate review, amendments, and signatures with commercial teams and clients.
• Create and organize contracting templates, materials, and processes.
• Adapt proposals and convert them into relevant project agreements/statements of work specific to the contracting client, balancing accuracy and efficiency.
• Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with clients, suppliers, and other third parties.
• Track contract agreements—including, but not limited to, MSAs, NDAs, standalone agreements, SOWs, and related contract metadata—through final execution.
• Compile contract-related data, analytics, and reports; provide expert analysis to understand contract turnaround times at the operating company and client level.
• Develop, implement, and train on compliance and contracting policies and procedures across the organization.
• Support day-to-day administration of the contracting process, including maintaining contract trackers, organizing legal and corporate documents, monitoring upcoming expirations, and maintaining legal templates and process documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to the Legal Services team, including managing the team inbox and supporting other activities that help ensure an efficient contracting process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree with experience creating and supporting contractual agreements.
• Relevant experience in a professional services or consulting environment within life sciences, pharma, or biotech.
• Familiarity with legal and procurement functions in the life sciences or healthcare.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Flexible paid time off program + 10 paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Health savings account option with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance coverage at 1.5x annual salary
• Paid parental leave and more

Location

Remote, with requirement that the candidate be based on the East Coast (or EST).