Job description

Our client is currently seeking a part-time Contracts Manager who will provide end-to-end support for all contracts to ensure contracting efforts are smooth and efficient. Reporting to the CFO, you will create and manage contracts and other documents and have responsibility for every phase of contract development and partnering with external counsel on complex or unique contracting situations. This is a part-time position and is located at our corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA.

Key responsibilities

· Negotiate and draft a high-volume of specialized agreements necessary for the day-to-day operations of a growing biotech company, including MSAs, evaluation / material transfer, research collaboration, statements of work, work orders, lease agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, clinical trial agreements, indemnification agreements, investigator and site agreements, as well as counsel on regulatory and privacy issues.

· Interface with internal stakeholders and external parties to set expectations, and to gather information necessary for contract drafting and negotiations.

· Contribute to the review, development, communication and implementation of policies and procedures.

· Lead implementing and managing contract management tools and other technology.

· Works with procurement, finance, R&D, IP, and IT to streamline the contract process and integrate information with other functional area needs.

· Deliver ongoing contract management in a timely and appropriate manner, including changes in scope/amendments and conflict resolution (including developing recommendations for resolution) to reduce operational, financial, or legal risk.

· Ensure appropriate authorization, routing of contracts, distribution, and document management

· Gathers, analyzes, and reports on legal department budget related information.

· Performs review of mature contracts and manages renewals and amendments

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree, and a paralegal certificate is a plus but not required.

· 4+ years contract/budget management work experience in a biotechnology, life sciences or pharmaceutical company.

· High degree of ability to navigate unsettled contract issues to find solutions.

· Ability to manage multiple projects to be efficient and timely with work product.

· Excellent communication skills among colleagues and outside parties.

· Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders including colleagues, vendors, CROs, CMOs, service providers, consultants, collaboration partners, and clinical sites in a highly professional manner.

· Comfortable communicating issues and problems and proposing solutions for timely resolution.

· Expressing ideas for continuous improvement.

· Proficient in managing the processes related to contracting and purchasing.

· Familiarity with the life sciences industry, especially in drug discovery and clinical development.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $90.00 - $110.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92121

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