Senior Contract Manager

Job Title: Senior Contract ManagerJob Location: Durham, NC, USAJob Location Type: RemoteJob Contract Type: ContractJob Seniority Level: Mid-Senior levelDefinium Therapeutics, formerly known as Mind Medicine, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel product candidates to treat brain health disorders. Our mission is to be the global leader in the development and delivery of treatments that unlock new opportunities to improve patient outcomes. We are developing a pipeline of innovative product candidates, with and without acute perceptual effects, targeting neurotransmitter pathways that play key roles in brain health.Founded in 2019, we are continuously expanding our presence and global footprint. We are constantly searching for high-impact individuals in various clinical, technical and business operations domains to strengthen our team of patient-centric, intelligent individuals.We are looking for a motivated Senior Contract Manager with direct pharmaceutical or biotech experience to join our team. You have a business-first approach with strong attention to detail. You can easily drive timelines and possess the ability to identify and analyze potential risks. You are meticulous and adept at all phases of contract management. You have a natural drive for innovation and automation.In this role, you will be reporting to the company's Associate General Counsel, you will be responsible for managing the company's contracts process, performing other work under the supervision of attorneys, as required.ResponsibilitiesUtilization of templates and fallback materials to draft and negotiate contracts such as confidentiality agreements, professional services agreements, MSAs, licensing agreements and vendor agreements, amendments and work ordersIdentify and elevate key contract terms to business owners and attorneys, as applicable, to manage and mitigate risksTrack and drive contracts to execution, including identifying appropriate stakeholders necessary to reach decisions, and hosting meetings to drive efficient resolution of issuesEffectively communicate priorities and urgencies to applicable stakeholdersServe as a subject matter expert in contract systems and processesPartner with colleagues to address and solve day-to-day contracting issues, and proactively troubleshoot and implement short-term and long-term improvementsIdentify and track key contract terms and conditions, such as deliverables, milestones, dates, deadlines, renewals and termination obligationsQualificationsJuris Doctor preferredMinimum of 7+ years' experience in contract negotiationsIn-house experience at a publicly traded biotechnology or pharmaceutical companyMotivated and extremely detail-oriented, especially when managing sensitive legal informationAbility to support and work closely with a high-functioning team, but also successfully work independently without direction in a fast-paced, high-volume environmentAbility to work and coordinate effectively with broad cross-functional clients and teams, including Regulatory, Commercial, Finance, Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Pharmaceutical Development, Corporate Affairs, Human Resources and R&DGeneral understanding of applicable laws and regulations as well as legal risks related to a clinical-stage company, including confidentiality, intellectual property, privacy, anti-kickback and anti-bribery laws, FDA regulations, and GxPWorking knowledge of common vendor types (CRO, Lab Services, CDMOs, etc.) and common customer types (HCPs, patients, payers, etc.)Flexible in adapting to changing priorities and able to handle several tasks at one time while exercising strong judgment and attention to detailExcellent communication and organizational skills, and ability to follow-through and meet deadlinesProficient with computer applications and software, including MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Docs, Slack, Box and contract lifecycle management systemsKnowledge of operations of a legal department and legal terminologyWillingness to learn and assume new responsibilities over timeThe starting base pay range for this position is $159,300.00 - $178,164.00. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, years of experience, and the employee's geographic location.Employees in this role may be entitled to additional compensation, including bonus and equity. Benefits information is listed on our Jobs Page. The Company provides competitive benefits to employees including:100% paid health benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents401(k) program with company match and vesting after the turn of the first month after your start dateFlexible time offGenerous parental leave and some fun fringe perks!J-18808-Ljbffr