Commercial Contracting Manager (Contract)

About the role

We're hiring a contract position that will oversee and lead the commercial contracting, as well as coordinate trade agreement execution efforts for our growing cell therapy organization. This role focuses on contracting between Ossium and transplant centers, driving efficient execution of agreements, accelerating time to contract, and strengthening key customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute commercial contracting and trade agreement activities between Ossium and transplant centers
• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, redlining, negotiation, and progression to near-final agreement
• Drive timely contract execution by proactively managing follow-ups, resolving comments, and removing bottlenecks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with transplant program administrators, hospital contracting teams, finance, and legal stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal teams including Commercial, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Medical Affairs to align on contract terms and resolve issues
• Ensure consistency with company templates while accommodating necessary center-specific modifications
• Track contract status, maintain documentation, and provide visibility into pipeline and progress
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and industry guidelines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Life Sciences, or related field preferred)
• 3–7 years of experience in healthcare, biotech, or pharma contracting, specifically within transplant, cell therapy (e.g., CAR-T), or hospital-based agreements
• Proven track record of independently managing contract redlining, negotiation cycles, and execution to near-final agreement
• Strong understanding of hospital contracting processes and stakeholder dynamics
• Experience working directly with community, private, and academic transplant centers preferred
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously
• Able to operate with a high level of organization and excellent time management in a dynamic startup environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in CAR-T, transplant, or other complex hospital-based contracting environments
• Familiarity with trade agreements, MSAs, and service agreements in healthcare settings