Contract Manager (Greater Boston\Pittsburgh)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contracts Manager to oversee contract lifecycle management while providing comprehensive legal support across our global organization. This hybrid role combines transactional contract management, compliance oversight, risk mitigation and corporate legal support. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises strong judgment and can balance administrative precision with strategic contract negotiation support. This role will report to the U.S. Director of Legal & Compliance. Key Responsibilities Contract Lifecycle Management Draft, review, redline and negotiate a wide range of contracts including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, collaboration agreements, licensing agreements, and professional services contracts. Manage the full contract lifecycle from intake through execution, renewal and termination. Develop, maintain, and update contract templates and clause libraries. Track key contractual obligations, milestones and renewal deadlines. Ensure proper version control and document management within contract systems. Partner with internal stakeholders (Business Development, Sales, Procurement, Finance, HR, Operations) to align contracts with business objectives. Legal Support Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on regulatory, compliance and corporate matters. Assist with corporate governance activities, including board materials, resolutions and entity management. Support legal matters, including document collection, organization and coordination with outside counsel. Help implement and monitor compliance policies and internal controls. Risk & Compliance Management Identify contractual and operational risks; propose mitigation strategies. Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies. Assist in developing and maintaining compliance programs. Support audits and due diligence processes (internal and external). Process Improvement & Systems Improve contract workflow processes and implement best practices. Administer and optimize contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems. Create reporting dashboards for contract metrics and KPIs. Train internal teams on contract processes and legal requirements. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal or Contracts Management certification preferred. Previous in-house or law firm experience required; pharmaceutical and/or life sciences experience preferred. 5+ years of experience in contract management and/or paralegal roles required. Fluency in Mandarin is a plus. Strong understanding of contract law principles, corporate governance and in-house legal support. Experience negotiating and managing commercial agreements with minimal oversight. Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements. Experience with CLM systems and document management platforms. #J-18808-Ljbffr XtalPi Inc.