Senior Contract Manager

Job Description:

Russell Tobin & Associates is supporting a world-class biotech company that has an opening for “Senior Contracts Manager”

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently draft, assess, and negotiate highly complex contracts, ensuring favorable terms and managing risk exposure.
• Make legal decisions during contract negotiations with minimal reliance on the legal group, going beyond standard playbook language.
• Advise and influence internal stakeholders and DevSci leadership on contract and business terms and recommend process efficiencies.
• Lead and implement improvements in internal processes, templates, and playbooks to enhance collaboration with external partners.
• Mentor and train contract professionals and may supervise other team members.
• Deliver presentations to leadership, highlighting contract purposes, processes, and areas of concern.
• Maintain accurate contract records and respond to audit requests.
• Other Duties: Manage special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Key Requirements:

• Education: BS/BA in Business, Legal, or related discipline (JD or PhD preferred).
• Experience: 10+ years in contract management, with 7+ years for candidates with a JD or PhD.

Additional Information:

• Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080
• Pay range: $75-$82/hr. on W2 DOE
• Duration: 6 months

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Russell Tobin / Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.