Overview: The successful candidate will possess significant experience in drafting and negotiating life sciences contracts for a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company. The Contracts Manager will work across functions and teams as a trusted partner to proactively facilitate the efficient negotiation, execution and tracking of contracts with a focus on client service, professionalism, superior organizational and prioritization skills, and a high level of attention to detail. This position reports to the Senior Director, Contracts Counsel. Description:
Contractor will partner with existing contracts team to draft and negotiate a high volume of contracts, including services agreements, confidentiality agreements, research agreements, clinical trial agreements, consulting agreements, speaker and ad board agreements, market access agreements, and commercial analytics agreements.
Act as a liaison between internal business partners, legal and compliance departments, external vendors and outside counsel as necessary for contract drafting, negotiations, processes and inquiries.
Master and seek to continue to improve the internal contracting process, including administering an integrated contracts management system and developing internal training materials related to contracting processes and policies.
Work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams and external vendors on contract maintenance, renewals and terminations. Ensure fully executed contracts are properly entered into the contracts management system and update information, as required.
Actively help implement and manage contract and document management tools and other technology adopted by the legal department.
Help develop and implement new policies, procedures and contract templates and provide education and training to internal clients.
Work closely with members of finance and other departments to help ensure compliance with cross-functional policies, procedures and reporting.
Develop reports, presentations, spreadsheets, memos and other documents for the legal department, internal clients and/or the senior management team. Complete special projects as requested, such as collaborating on department-wide or company-wide initiatives.
Skill:
Familiarity with key healthcare compliance laws and data privacy laws strongly preferred Prior in-house experience as a member of a legal department in a commercial-stage biotechnology or pharmaceuticals company strongly preferred
Exceptional contract drafting and negotiation skills Demonstrated ability to multi-task, problem-solve and operate in a fast paced environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proven ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals from multiple departments at all levels of the organization
Excellent professionalism and interpersonal skills with sound judgment and commitment to ethical conduct
Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information using excellent discretion and judgment
Strong experience with contract management systems, electronic signature systems and other legal software and systems
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and still meet high quality and timeliness standards under pressure
Demonstrates business partner orientation and ability to recognize and to respond quickly, clearly and pragmatically to urgent situations
Excellent interpersonal skills that are demonstrated by being articulate, direct and forthright, and serving as a collaborative and decisive team member and a strategic thinker with a broad perspective
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple matters simultaneously and to respond to rapidly shifting priorities in ambiguous or challenging situations
Education/ Requirements:BS/ MS3+ years of experience in the life sciences industry drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts including commercial contractsDiversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
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