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Job description
Base pay range
$52.00/hr - $75.00/hr
Head of US Contract Recruitment - Life Sciences & Data Center Construction
We are working with a pharmaceutical company in Boston looking for a Contract Manager to support the contract lifecycle from creation to archiving. This role reports to the Associate Director, Legal Ops & Contract Management and serves as the point of entry for all contractual needs within the organization, managing simple contracts independently and liaising with legal stakeholders on complex contracts. The Contract Manager supports contract requestors by assessing needs, selecting appropriate templates, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations, organizational policies and processes. They collaborate with legal, compliance, procurement, business teams and external partners to ensure smooth and compliant contract management. By maintaining clear, efficient coordination and communication, this role safeguards contractual requirements, timely renewals, amendments and signatures, and helps streamline the organization’s contract management practices.
About the Role
This role involves managing the contract lifecycle and acting as the single point of entry for all contracting requests within the organization.
Responsibilities
Act as the single point of entry for contracting requests within the organization, tracking and assessing incoming requests, determining contracting need complexity based on information gathered from requestors
Work in close collaboration with contract requestors to gather requirements and determine appropriate contract type and template in order to draft and initiate the contracting process
Manage the full contract lifecycle from initiation to expiration and archiving, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely renewals, amendments and terminations
For simple contracts, provide direct support to requestors on contracting needs draft and review the contract and engage independently in simple contract negotiations with external parties
Route more complex contracts or legal questions to appropriate legal stakeholders, supporting on coordination with requestors, other relevant internal and external stakeholders, and prepare supporting documentation
Ensure all contracts, regardless of complexity, align with organizational policies and legal standards throughout the contracting process
Identify risks, ambiguities, and negotiation opportunities in contract language and escalate to appropriate legal and compliance stakeholders as needed
Advocate for organizational interests while maintaining positive partnerships
Coordinate internal reviews and approvals with cross-functional stakeholders
Maintain accurate contract storage and archiving in the system
Support contracting process improvements and operational initiatives as directed by the Contract Specialist Team Lead, and management
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Life Sciences, Healthcare Management, Legal Studies, or paralegal certification
Required Skills
5+ years of contract management experience working with contract drafting and negotiation
Understanding of standard contract clauses, legal terminology, and formats
Thorough and detail-oriented for drafting and reviewing contracts
Ability to handle, prioritize and follow through a high volume of work and setting appropriate priorities with internal stakeholders
Strong negotiation, active listening and inquiry skills
Proven ability to actively engage and guide cross-functional stakeholders
Adaptation and analytical skills
Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred Skills
Less than 5% travel
Boston-based role; Hybrid 2-3 days required in the office, increased on-site presence expected during initial onboarding period
Pay range and compensation package
Details regarding pay range or salary or compensation will be provided during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Legal and General Business
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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