Contracts Manager

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a US-based, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with capabilities in product development, manufacturing, and commercial operations. Cosette has a fast‑growing portfolio of branded pharmaceuticals consisting of products in the cardiology, women's health, and migraine markets. Cosette has a long history in quality manufacturing of complex dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, oral liquids/solutions and suppositories, which has led to consistent supply to customers and commercialization success. Cosette has corporate and manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and North Carolina and is supported by more than 300 dedicated employees across all functional areas. Position Summary The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing a high volume of agreements across the full contract lifecycle, supporting Legal and business stakeholders with efficient, scalable contracting processes. This role serves as a key operational partner to Legal, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, and business teams and plays a central role in administering and optimizing the company’s contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment, and experienced in contract lifecycle management, commercial agreements, and legal operations. Key Responsibilities Contract Management & Negotiation Manage high‑volume commercial contracts across the full lifecycle, including intake, drafting, review, negotiation, execution, and post‑execution administration Draft, review, and negotiate Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Consulting, Statements of Work (SOWs), Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs), amendments, and related commercial agreements Ensure contracts align with company policies, risk tolerance, and legal requirements Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) & Process Optimization Serve as system owner and primary administrator for the Linksquares platform, including workflows, templates, metadata, and contract repository management Configure, maintain, and continuously improve contracting workflows and intake processes in alignment with Legal and business requirements Support contract execution through DocuSign integration and ensure executed agreements are accurately stored and tracked Provide comprehensive audit and clean‑up of database Contract Migration & Data Integrity Lead the migration, normalization, and standardization of contracts into the system Improve data consistency, reporting accuracy, and operational visibility across the contract portfolio Maintain audit‑ready contract records and support internal or external audits as needed Legal Operations & Corporate Governance Support Support Legal leadership with corporate governance documentation, creation and maintenance of corporate data sheets, consent tracker, D&O slate Organize and maintain BOD meeting minutes Assist with reporting, metrics, and documentation supporting Legal operations and leadership decision‑making Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Legal, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, and business stakeholders to streamline contracting processes and improve turnaround times Train and provide guidance on contracting processes and serve as a point of contact for contract‑related questions Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience 5+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or a related role Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform (Linksquares or related platform preferred) Experience managing high contract volumes in a fast‑paced environment Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail Preferred Experience supporting Legal teams in a pharmaceutical, or regulated industry Experience with large‑scale contract migrations Familiarity with corporate governance documentation and processes Experience working cross‑functionally with Finance, Procurement, and Compliance Key Competencies Contract lifecycle management and process design Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders Practical, solutions‑oriented approach to risk management Comfort with systems, workflows, and data‑driven legal operations Salary Range The expected base salary for this Bridgewater, NJ based position is $105,000 - $145,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee on the payment date. Benefits Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health saving account, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, parental leave, wellness program, paid time off, volunteer time, and holidays. Physical requirements This role will follow a hybrid work schedule, requiring three (3) onsite days per week at our Bridgewater, NJ office. #J-18808-Ljbffr