Corporate Contracts Manager II

Job Title: Corporate Contracts Manager II
Location: Alameda, CA
Type: Contract
Compensation: $55/hour
Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of agreements supporting clinical development and R&D activities, including clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, consulting and services agreements, research agreements, material transfer agreements, and vendor and services agreements
• Support the contracting needs of Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Research, and related R&D functions by addressing legal and business questions in a timely and practical manner
• Review, interpret, and provide guidance on existing agreements under the supervision of senior attorneys, including assisting with contract interpretation, compliance questions, and issue resolution
• Identify and assess legal and business risks associated with clinical and R&D contracts and relationships and communicate those risks clearly to senior attorneys and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional internal clients, including Clinical Operations, Research, Finance, and Procurement, to support contracting objectives and timelines
• Assist with maintaining contract records, tracking contract status, and supporting contract lifecycle management processes
• Handle miscellaneous legal and administrative tasks as needed under the direction of senior attorneys
• Provide general support to in-house attorneys on clinical, R&D, and related contracting matters

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in a related discipline and 10 years of related experience or JD with two years of related experience
• 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
• Ability to work independently and across functional groups and management levels
• Flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets
• Experience with or knowledge of paralegal support tasks, focused on intellectual property or corporate matters (preferred)
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Details-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively
• Responsible, conscientious, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines