Mythictx
Manager/Sr. Manager, Contracts
Mythictx, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02254
Manager/Sr. Manager, ContractsCompany Overview:Mythic Therapeutics is a privately held, clinical stage product-platform company building a pipeline of best-in-class antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) exhibiting a combination of unprecedented efficacy and therapeutic index. The Company’s FateControl engineering technology dramatically enhances ADC uptake in tumor cells with less impact on healthy cells, thereby safely increasing efficacy and opening up new therapeutic opportunities against a broad array of tumor targets.At Mythic Therapeutics, we approach our work as entrepreneurs and innovators, blazing new trails that lead to better patient outcomes. We do so decisively and thoughtfully, drawing upon the decades of experience within our leadership team and scientific advisers.
If you share our passion and sense of urgency for developing effective cancer treatment options, and are looking for a dynamic, collaborative, and fulfilling work environment, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our team.
Together, we are re-envisioning cancer therapy.Job Summary:The Manager/Sr. Manager, Contracts will play a crucial role in optimizing and managing the Company's contract lifecycle processes. Working closely with the VP of Legal in a dynamic startup environment, this position offers an opportunity to leverage and enhance existing contract management systems while developing expertise in negotiating agreements and providing exceptional, client-centered legal services to colleagues across all functional areas. This is a hybrid position with expectations for 2-3 days in office at our headquarters in Waltham, MA.Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all the Company’s contracting activities from contract-request intake through execution and filing, including:Preparing original draft agreements using Company templates, reviewing third party agreements, and negotiating these agreements through signature based on appropriate risk and complexity.Independently negotiating and drafting routine agreements (NDAs, SOWs, etc.) – exercising sound business judgment to prioritize issues, facilitate pragmatic compromises, and determine appropriate escalation paths with minimal attorney oversight.Supporting the drafting and negotiation of more complex agreement under direction of inhouse and external counsel.Managing intake, tracking the progress of, and running point on the approval and execution of all Company contracts further including CTAs, MSAs, MTAs, etc.Applying client-centered principles, prioritizing and processing contract requests to facilitate timely, error-free, agreement development, review, and execution.Supporting the development and management of a playbook of commonly negotiated contractual provisions.Thinking creatively to continuously improve efficiency within the contracting process for a better user experience that rapidly delivers executed contracts while ensuring quality.Collaborating across all functional areas and generally supporting an atmosphere where colleagues are comfortable and empowered to engage with their Legal teammates early and often.Candidate Profile:Strong initiative, attention to detail, and exceptional follow-through are essential.Ability to handle highly confidential information with unwavering discretion.Track record of modeling a high level of professionalism with proven ability to build trusting and respectful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end contracting process with prior experience rapidly onboarding to and enhancing existing contract management systems.Demonstrated knowledge of contract software and database (CLM) and experience administering such systems, including empowering colleagues to leverage “self-service” options.Familiarity with common biotechnology company relevant contract provisions and an ability to explain their technical distinctions and uses to diverse audiences.Experience identifying and appropriately balancing legal risks among contracting parties.A “power-user” of common software, including Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint (experience with web-based CLM a major plus).Proven ability to build “scalable” new processes and workflows that can address current needs and adapt to meet future needs for a rapidly growing company.Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree required; business, legal studies, or related field preferred.Paralegal training preferred.At least 5 years’ experience working directly with contracts or in a contracting department, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the legal terms of a broad range of contracts, preferably in a startup or small biotechnology company.Exceptional written and oral communication skills and an unwavering attention to detail and organization.Extensive experience with contract management systems and MS Office applications.Internally-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.Personal Characteristics and Cultural Fit:Good judgement :
Strong problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills required to make evidence-based decisions.
Good judgment, level-headed, neutral, and objective.Builds Relationships and Culture :
Reputation for creating strong team cultures of quality, trust, and collaboration. Skilled at building and managing relationships cross-functionally and with external collaborators/partners, consultants, and vendors.Influences : Highly credible with various stakeholder group (internal employees up-down and across the organization, external collaborators, partners, and vendors and with site teams and investigators). Skilled at building and cultivating stakeholder confidence.Execution mindset:
Self-starter with a can-do mindset and do what is needed to advance the company’s programs and initiatives.
Drives self, individual and team accountability, develops and implements goals, objectives, measurable targets, and processes to achieve results.Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative biotech environment.Mythic Therapeutics offers a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-focused work environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package and work/life integration. Being part of the Mythic team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to meet the company goals.Mythic Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law. Mythic does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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If you share our passion and sense of urgency for developing effective cancer treatment options, and are looking for a dynamic, collaborative, and fulfilling work environment, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our team.
Together, we are re-envisioning cancer therapy.Job Summary:The Manager/Sr. Manager, Contracts will play a crucial role in optimizing and managing the Company's contract lifecycle processes. Working closely with the VP of Legal in a dynamic startup environment, this position offers an opportunity to leverage and enhance existing contract management systems while developing expertise in negotiating agreements and providing exceptional, client-centered legal services to colleagues across all functional areas. This is a hybrid position with expectations for 2-3 days in office at our headquarters in Waltham, MA.Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all the Company’s contracting activities from contract-request intake through execution and filing, including:Preparing original draft agreements using Company templates, reviewing third party agreements, and negotiating these agreements through signature based on appropriate risk and complexity.Independently negotiating and drafting routine agreements (NDAs, SOWs, etc.) – exercising sound business judgment to prioritize issues, facilitate pragmatic compromises, and determine appropriate escalation paths with minimal attorney oversight.Supporting the drafting and negotiation of more complex agreement under direction of inhouse and external counsel.Managing intake, tracking the progress of, and running point on the approval and execution of all Company contracts further including CTAs, MSAs, MTAs, etc.Applying client-centered principles, prioritizing and processing contract requests to facilitate timely, error-free, agreement development, review, and execution.Supporting the development and management of a playbook of commonly negotiated contractual provisions.Thinking creatively to continuously improve efficiency within the contracting process for a better user experience that rapidly delivers executed contracts while ensuring quality.Collaborating across all functional areas and generally supporting an atmosphere where colleagues are comfortable and empowered to engage with their Legal teammates early and often.Candidate Profile:Strong initiative, attention to detail, and exceptional follow-through are essential.Ability to handle highly confidential information with unwavering discretion.Track record of modeling a high level of professionalism with proven ability to build trusting and respectful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end contracting process with prior experience rapidly onboarding to and enhancing existing contract management systems.Demonstrated knowledge of contract software and database (CLM) and experience administering such systems, including empowering colleagues to leverage “self-service” options.Familiarity with common biotechnology company relevant contract provisions and an ability to explain their technical distinctions and uses to diverse audiences.Experience identifying and appropriately balancing legal risks among contracting parties.A “power-user” of common software, including Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint (experience with web-based CLM a major plus).Proven ability to build “scalable” new processes and workflows that can address current needs and adapt to meet future needs for a rapidly growing company.Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree required; business, legal studies, or related field preferred.Paralegal training preferred.At least 5 years’ experience working directly with contracts or in a contracting department, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the legal terms of a broad range of contracts, preferably in a startup or small biotechnology company.Exceptional written and oral communication skills and an unwavering attention to detail and organization.Extensive experience with contract management systems and MS Office applications.Internally-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.Personal Characteristics and Cultural Fit:Good judgement :
Strong problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills required to make evidence-based decisions.
Good judgment, level-headed, neutral, and objective.Builds Relationships and Culture :
Reputation for creating strong team cultures of quality, trust, and collaboration. Skilled at building and managing relationships cross-functionally and with external collaborators/partners, consultants, and vendors.Influences : Highly credible with various stakeholder group (internal employees up-down and across the organization, external collaborators, partners, and vendors and with site teams and investigators). Skilled at building and cultivating stakeholder confidence.Execution mindset:
Self-starter with a can-do mindset and do what is needed to advance the company’s programs and initiatives.
Drives self, individual and team accountability, develops and implements goals, objectives, measurable targets, and processes to achieve results.Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative biotech environment.Mythic Therapeutics offers a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-focused work environment. We also offer a top-notch benefits package and work/life integration. Being part of the Mythic team allows you to become part of a small team that supports professional development while working together to meet the company goals.Mythic Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law. Mythic does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
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