Contracts and Legal Systems Manager

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the operation and administration of the company’s contract management system, acting as the key point of contact for the business.
• Coordinate and assist in developing policies, procedures and systems to support and facilitate efficient contract development and analysis.
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of day-to-day contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements, consulting agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements, clinical trial agreements and other clinical documents, independently and with limited supervision.
• Negotiate to conclude agreements as efficiently as possible while meeting client needs and safeguarding MapLight’s interests.
• Effectively manage outside vendors, including working with and supervising outside counsel, as required.
• Create, improve, and implement applicable forms, templates, processes, and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Obtain and maintain a strong working knowledge of the Company’s business, scientific capabilities, and key strategic business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of progressive responsibility with recent experience in contract negotiation, administration and/or management.
• Experience with pharmaceutical and life sciences companies.
• Familiarity with design and administration of contracts management systems (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Concur, NetSuite).
• Paralegal certification or equivalent legal education or training is considered a plus.
• Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Skills and Abilities

• Solid business judgment and strategic thinking.
• Ability to recognize risk and develop practical, workable strategies to mitigate such risk.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of matters.
• Strong written and oral communications skills required to work both internally and externally.
• Ability to independently work with minimal day-to-day oversight.
• Meet deadlines while managing a substantial workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Engage confidence when advising clients at all levels.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Location and Travel

Candidates for this role must be within commuting distance of MapLight’s Burlington, MA office. Travel: Minimal travel (1-2 times per year) is expected.

Compensation

Compensation for this role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Additional compensation/benefits include annual bonus opportunity, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short term and long term disability, 401(K) plan with match, stock options, flexible non-accrual paid time off, and parental leave. Salary Range $130,000—$155,000 USD.

EEOC Statement

MapLight Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.