Corporate Contracts Manager II

Job Title: Corporate Contracts Manager II Location: Alameda, CA Type: Contract Compensation: $55/hour Contractor Work Model: Onsite Responsibilities Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of agreements supporting clinical development and R&D activities, including clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, consulting and services agreements, research agreements, material transfer agreements, and vendor and services agreements Support the contracting needs of Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Research, and related R&D functions by addressing legal and business questions in a timely and practical manner Review, interpret, and provide guidance on existing agreements under the supervision of senior attorneys, including assisting with contract interpretation, compliance questions, and issue resolution Identify and assess legal and business risks associated with clinical and R&D contracts and relationships and communicate those risks clearly to senior attorneys and internal stakeholders Collaborate effectively with cross-functional internal clients, including Clinical Operations, Research, Finance, and Procurement, to support contracting objectives and timelines Assist with maintaining contract records, tracking contract status, and supporting contract lifecycle management processes Handle miscellaneous legal and administrative tasks as needed under the direction of senior attorneys Provide general support to in-house attorneys on clinical, R&D, and related contracting matters Requirements BS/BA degree in a related discipline and 10 years of related experience or JD with two years of related experience Thorough understanding of the contract management process, including tracking, negotiation, approval, and signature processes Working knowledge of the drug discovery and development process and ability to understand risks and requirements associated with pharmaceutical contracting Ability to work independently and across functional groups and management levels Flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets Experience with or knowledge of paralegal support tasks, focused on intellectual property or corporate matters (preferred) Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Details-oriented with strong organizational skills Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively Responsible, conscientious, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr System One