Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

This position is responsible for preparing, analyzing, negotiating, revising, and monitoring standard commercial agreements, including for the purchase and sale of goods and services and confidentiality agreements.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Review, prepare and negotiate drafts, amendments, revisions and redlines of customer, vendor, and operational agreements including, but not limited to, purchase terms and conditions, vendor and customer questionnaires and forms, non-disclosure, bailment, material transfer, and license transfer agreements;
• Receive and respond to various internal and external inquiries including, but not limited to, contractual requirements and status of contracts in negotiation;
• Prepare and disseminate contract status reports and provide updates to internal and external stakeholders;
• Provide guidance and direction to customer service and project managers and peers using established policies and best practices;
• Track contract compliance requirements and communicate upcoming termination or financial and performance deadlines to key personnel;
• Manage and maintain standard company contracts and similar document templates;
• Create and update agreement tracking logs to include contract renewal/termination and summaries;
• Perform special projects, as assigned; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and qualifications:

• Associate's degree in relevant field or Paralegal Certification required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least five years of progressively responsible work experience drafting, administering and negotiating contracts of various types.
• Experience with the administration of standard contracts.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate standard contracts.
• Ability to write documents clearly, concisely and within established English grammar rules.
• Ability to work independently, as an effective team member and with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to support multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and status of contracts/agreements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of business people.
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Display a high degree of integrity, personal judgment and confidentiality.
• Excellent judgment, professional demeanor, and use of discretion.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Physical demands:

This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about an office.

Work environment:

This position is performed in a traditional office environment, remote or hybrid model.

Compensation summary:

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $78,100 to $116,200. Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus in addition to their base salary.

Benefits summary:

At MSD, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security. In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits. We provide a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, and company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Our offerings also encompass paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, along with an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary perks include a fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.

EEO/AA statement:

MSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, pregnancy, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. Meso Scale Diagnostics uses E-Verify to validate the work eligibility of candidates.