Contract Manager

ELIQUENT Life Sciences is the leading global consulting firm that provides solutions to life science companies researching, developing, and manufacturing innovative products to serve patients and respond to public health challenges around the world. Eliquent is committed to serving clients’ needs with extensive expertise, unwavering integrity, and strategic insight in a manner that supports the availability of safe, effective, and high-quality drugs, biologics, and medical devices.

About the role

The Contracts Manager plays a critical role in supporting the Client Operations team by assisting in the drafting, editing, and coordination of commercial agreements. This role involves examining and verifying data (terms/conditions/controlling documents) during a review cycle, ensuring alignment with ELIQUENT’s contracting strategy, and maintaining proper tracking and documentation in our CLM system. The Contracts Manager collaborates closely with Sales, Legal, Project Delivery, and Finance teams to support timely and effective service engagements. This role requires an eye for detail, collaboration with others to ensure appropriate contract terms and protection of company interests, and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure organizational templates, legal standards, and pricing models for commercial agreements
• Maintain and update legal templates, work instructions, fallback language, and documentation as needed
• Assist with process improvements related to contract delivery and workflow efficiency
• Provide redlines and comments to other support functions and/or General Counsel as appropriate
• Collaborate with internal business stakeholders
• Diligently track contracting progress
• Respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and storage in organizational CLM
• Maintain and update agreements via the company's contracts management system
• Serve as a liaison between the company and third parties, facilitate signatures, and organize executed contracts
• Monitor contract deadlines and conditions; maintain overview of active CDAs and MSAs, and support internal business stakeholders with renewal and/or contract termination dates
• Assist, as needed, in retrieving contract information for diligence and audit activities

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in legal support, contracts administration, or other relevant legal experience
• Experience with NDAs, Consulting Agreements, and other standard commercial agreements required
• Strong familiarity with legal language, contract language, and document formatting
• Strong drafting and editing skills required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management tools (e.g., SharePoint, DocuSign)
• Excellent organization and time management skills - must be able to manage a heavy workload, prioritize, and work under pressure and aggressive timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - with a high level of diplomacy and professional courtesy

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university. A legal or paralegal background is strongly preferred
• Experience working with professional services or consulting contracts
• Understanding of project scoping and pricing models, diversified contracting strategy
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) or contract management software (CLM)
• Familiarity with legal or procurement processes

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off program
• Additional perks
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a supportive and innovative environment
• Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and alignment with internal equity. In addition to base salary, Eliquent may provide additional forms of compensation where applicable.