Contract Manager

Job Description:

• The general purpose of the Sr. Contract Manager, role is to assess, analyze, draft, review, negotiate and finalize highly complex contracts for Development Sciences so that such departments and their respective representatives may procure services and/ or collaborate with external parties efficiently and effectively and in compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies.
• Work impacts the DevSci organization broadly and is performed independently without appreciable guidance.
• Conduct compliant, thorough, and appropriate assessment, analysis, drafting, review, and negotiation of highly complex contractual documents.
• Negotiate the best contract terms, taking into consideration risk exposure and risk tolerance of the requesting department and within guidelines.
• Possesses a level of authority to make legal decisions during contract negotiation beyond adherence to playbook language. Has minimal reliance on legal group.
• Advise and influence stakeholders and DevSci leadership on contractual and business terms, and process efficiencies.
• Partners with stakeholder groups to assess future needs; foresee and implement changes to internal processes (e.g., legal, templates, DOA/playbooks).
• Proactively lead process improvements or other special projects that impact DevSci’s ability to achieve its scientific goals when collaborating externally; independently determining methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Work collaboratively, effectively, and efficiently with all internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Bachelors/master’s degree with 10+ years or PhD/MD/JD with 7+ years of experience in contract management and negotiations – experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.

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Technical Information:

• Pay: $60-81 hourly, depending on experience level
• Onsite 2-3 days per week
• 20+ month contract with potential for conversion