Contracts Manager - Biotech
robert halfMillbrae, CA
Contracts Manager - Biotech
robert halfMillbrae, CASenior L5
Research and Development in BiotechnologyBiological Product ManufacturingResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
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In this contracts-focused role, you will manage a high volume of commercial and research agreements to support biotech and life sciences initiatives. You will partner with legal, finance, procurement, and business teams to align contracts with company goals and scientific programs. You’ll draft, review, and negotiate a range of documents and oversee the contract lifecycle from intake to amendment. The role offers exposure to R&D, clinical activities, and commercial operations, contributing to scalable contract processes and compliance. This opportunity emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and impactful support across cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, vendor agreements, MSAs, SOWs, consulting agreements, and research collaboration contracts Support contracts related to research and development, clinical activities, and commercial operations Manage the full contract lifecycle from intake and review through execution and amendment Collaborate with legal, finance, procurement, and business teams to ensure alignment with company objectives Maintain contract records, templates, and compliance tracking Identify and escalate legal or business risks as appropriate
Key requirements:
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of agreements (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, consulting, research collaborations) Biotech or life sciences sector experience Ability to manage the full contract lifecycle and work with cross-functional teams Experience supporting R&D, clinical, and commercial contract needs Strong focus on compliance, templates, and records management Cross-functional collaboration Attention to detail Risk awareness and proactive problem-solving Clear written and verbal communication Organizational skills and efficiency
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