Sr. Contracts Manager

Responsibilities

• Prepare and negotiate CDAs, MSAs, Consulting Agreements, CTAs and other agreements.
• Engage with Legal and support companywide contract review, negotiation, tracking and renewals, ensuring alignment with the procurement process.
• Support contract execution and ensure proper signature authority.
• Ensure proper maintenance of all executed agreements, including management of contract expirations by engaging stakeholders and preparing renewals when needed.
• Support Legal in assisting internal stakeholders with management of vendor relationships, compliance with contract terms and with the assessment of vendor performance.
• Work with CLO on projects as assigned.
• Seek support with external counsel as needed in connection with ongoing activities companywide.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required, advanced degree preferred.
• 5 plus years’ experience with the biotech/pharmaceutical industry required.
• Clinical contract management experience required.
• The ability to work well independently and with others in a highly collaborative manner.
• Effective cross-disciplinary communication skills and an eagerness to creatively engage the Aura legal team, scientists, and business leaders to fully understand complex issues and craft innovative solutions.
• The demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with external groups towards a goal where timelines are met.
• A proven track record of building relationships with cross functional stakeholders.
• Significant experience with contract administration and management processes, procedures, and software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software applications (MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint).

Pay

Salary Range: $150,000/yr - $185,000/yr (Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to: geographic location, degree, years of experience, and internal company equity)

Benefits

• Health insurance with FULL premium coverage
• 401K with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Competitive paid time off (PTO)
• Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance and life insurance