Associate Contracts Manager - Outgoing MTA Program

Job Responsibilities

• Process entire lifecycle for the Outgoing MTA Program, with an active queue of 70-110 MTAs at any one time.
• Ability to interact and articulate salient points and status of MTAs to internal stakeholders, leadership, Legal, outside technology transfer offices and academic scientists.
• Proactively manage, prioritize, and resolve a high influx of daily email correspondence.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline; legal experience or education a plus.
• PREFERRED: 2+ years relevant work experience; Preferred work experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech and/or university setting.
• Experience drafting and managing agreements.
• Able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• MUST: Follow existing processes to solve problems in addition to independently proposing solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented, team player attitude, high work ethic, and reliable.
• Comfortable working with databases and enterprise business systems.
• Comfortable with standard office suites such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and Google Applications (Mail, Calendar, Documents, etc.).
• Demonstrated Critical Thinking Skills: Must be able to use independent thinking to solve problems and propose solutions independently, even if they moderately deviate from protocols and guidance.