The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Contracts Manager – 6 month contract
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Job Title: Contracts Manager – 6 month contract
Job Number:
35466
Location:
San Diego,CA
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join our legal team to administer corporate legal processes and manage company agreements. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the development, negotiation, and management of contracts throughout the organization. This role requires an individual with a strong understanding of contract law, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments to facilitate the execution of agreements that align with company strategic goals and comply with industry regulations.
Responsibilities
Review, negotiate, and finalize a variety of contracts, including consulting agreements, services agreements, confidentiality agreements, statements of work, change orders, and potentially other types of agreements depending on experience
Lead the contract development process from drafting through execution, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with legal and company standards
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including commercial, regulatory, clinical operations, finance, and business development teams, to understand contract requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives
Guide internal colleagues in contract request process and obtain input as needed
Provide guidance on contract matters to project managers and other operational staff, including training on contracting practices and procedures
Review contract requests for consistency with company requirements and policies and respond to requests according to current priorities
Complete initial review and redline of contracts with escalations to attorneys as required
Manage contract database and ensure that all contracts are properly stored, categorized, and easily accessible for future reference
Maintain and update contract lifecycle management system and review contract records for completeness and accuracy
Support creation of contracts by gathering and vetting required inputs, including business terms from a variety of functional owners
Perform review of mature contracts and manage renewals and amendments
Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies to manage contractual risks
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards relevant to life sciences contracts
Keep abreast of changes in law and regulations that may affect company contracting practices
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree from recognized institution; a certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program preferred
At least 5+ years of experience in the legal department of a biotech or pharmaceutical company, with a focus on the contract review process (from drafting through execution)
High degree of ability to use analytical reasoning, logical deduction, reading comprehension with attention to detail and the ability to think critically
Ability to work independently and exercise judgment while efficiently managing multiple projects
Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership of projects and success in resolving a diversity of issues
Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including colleagues, vendors, CROs, CDMOs, service providers, consultants, collaboration partners, and clinical sites in a highly professional manner
Excellent communications skills among colleagues and outside parties
Superior attention to detail and adaptability to new and/or evolving processes
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Adobe, and DocuSign
Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information appropriately
Possession of a high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills in the performance of duties
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Job Number:
35466
Location:
San Diego,CA
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join our legal team to administer corporate legal processes and manage company agreements. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the development, negotiation, and management of contracts throughout the organization. This role requires an individual with a strong understanding of contract law, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments to facilitate the execution of agreements that align with company strategic goals and comply with industry regulations.
Responsibilities
Review, negotiate, and finalize a variety of contracts, including consulting agreements, services agreements, confidentiality agreements, statements of work, change orders, and potentially other types of agreements depending on experience
Lead the contract development process from drafting through execution, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with legal and company standards
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including commercial, regulatory, clinical operations, finance, and business development teams, to understand contract requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives
Guide internal colleagues in contract request process and obtain input as needed
Provide guidance on contract matters to project managers and other operational staff, including training on contracting practices and procedures
Review contract requests for consistency with company requirements and policies and respond to requests according to current priorities
Complete initial review and redline of contracts with escalations to attorneys as required
Manage contract database and ensure that all contracts are properly stored, categorized, and easily accessible for future reference
Maintain and update contract lifecycle management system and review contract records for completeness and accuracy
Support creation of contracts by gathering and vetting required inputs, including business terms from a variety of functional owners
Perform review of mature contracts and manage renewals and amendments
Conduct risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies to manage contractual risks
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards relevant to life sciences contracts
Keep abreast of changes in law and regulations that may affect company contracting practices
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree from recognized institution; a certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program preferred
At least 5+ years of experience in the legal department of a biotech or pharmaceutical company, with a focus on the contract review process (from drafting through execution)
High degree of ability to use analytical reasoning, logical deduction, reading comprehension with attention to detail and the ability to think critically
Ability to work independently and exercise judgment while efficiently managing multiple projects
Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership of projects and success in resolving a diversity of issues
Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including colleagues, vendors, CROs, CDMOs, service providers, consultants, collaboration partners, and clinical sites in a highly professional manner
Excellent communications skills among colleagues and outside parties
Superior attention to detail and adaptability to new and/or evolving processes
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Adobe, and DocuSign
Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information appropriately
Possession of a high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills in the performance of duties
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