Contracts Associate

Our client focuses on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases.

What You Will Do

• Manage the full lifecycle of contracts, overseeing an extensive volume from drafting through final signatures while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor and process requisition requests, securing financial approvals and creating purchase orders efficiently within SAP/Ariba and Coupa/Spend Source platforms.
• Conduct vendor research to verify active status, facilitate new supplier onboarding, and update existing vendor information.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various contract types, including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Scopes of Work, and Change Orders.
• Serve as a liaison between internal teams and external vendors, fostering productive relationships to streamline contract execution.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Legal, and other departments to coordinate workflows, meet deadlines, and manage contractual obligations proactively.
• Maintain detailed records and manage complex workflows to ensure seamless processing and compliance.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in contract management or related roles.
• Proficiency with SAP/Ariba, Coupa/Spend Source, and Icertis systems.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot issues, and navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and database management.
• Capable of managing high workloads and tight deadlines with efficiency and professionalism.

Nice to Have Skills

• Prior experience in contracts administration, legal departments, or within a biotech/pharma/medical device company.
• Experience working at a large law firm or in-house legal team.
• Science background or familiarity with medical and scientific terminology.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Business, Legal Studies, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in contract management, procurement, or legal support in a contract-intensive industry.

Other Requirements

• Strong organizational and communication skills to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on accuracy and compliance.