Corporate Contracts Manager II

Target PR Range: 44-54/hr
*Depending on experience

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

Draft, negotiate and manage a variety of contracts supporting research, development, and supply chain functions, providing key support to advance mission.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

•Draft, negotiate and manage a wide range of contracts (which may include confidentiality agreements, consulting and service agreements, materials transfer agreements, research agreements, clinical study agreements, and various vendor services agreements) under close supervision of senior attorneys.
•Advise and troubleshoot on existing agreements under supervision of senior attorneys.
•Define risks related to contracts documents and relationships, and be able to communicate those risks to appropriate internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution.
•Interact with various internal clients effectively to address legal and business questions.
•Handle miscellaneous legal tasks on an as needed basis under direction of senior attorneys.
•Maintain and track status for contracts.
•Provide support to in-house attorneys as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

•No supervisory responsibilities

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education/Experience:

•BS/BA degree in related discipline and five years of related experience.
•JD preferred and two years of related experience.
•Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience/The Ideal for Successful Entry into Job:

•Two to three years of in-house experience at a biotechnology, pharmaceutical or high-tech company, with a focus on contract drafting and negotiation

Knowledge/Skills:

•Thorough understanding of the contract management process, including tracking, negotiation, approval and signature processes.
•Working knowledge of the drug discovery and development process and ability to understand risks and requirements associated with pharmaceutical contracting preferred.
•Ability to work both independently and effectively across a variety of functional groups (such as Commercial, Research and Development, CMC, Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, IT and Investor Relations) and all levels of management.
•Flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets.
•Experience with or knowledge of paralegal support tasks, with a focus on intellectual property matters or corporate matters, preferred. Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills; must have excellent interpersonal communication skills. Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
•Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills.
•Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
•Ability to prioritize; must be responsible and conscientious.
•Ability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
•Dedication to quality and reliability in all work tasks.