Contract Manager – Biotech/Pharma Industry – Suna Solutions – San Diego, CA

Suna Solutions

San Diego, CA

2024-10-07

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Pay Rate: $60-$63.00/hour

Duration: 6-month contract

Location: Hybrid; San Diego, CA

RESPONSIBILITIES:

These may include but are not limited to:

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’s 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’s contracting practices.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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
Superior attention to detail and adaptability to new and/or evolving processes
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Adobe, and DocuSign

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 (888) 223-4788, send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Biotechnology Research