Associate Director of Contracts

Summary

Join Endpoint Clinical as an Associate Director of Contracts and play a critical role in supporting the contract lifecycle across a diverse portfolio of agreements. You will manage contract development, negotiation, execution, and oversight to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and align contractual terms with Endpoint’s strategic and operational goals. Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, finance, quality, and commercial teams, serving as a key advisor to internal stakeholders. This position requires managing a wide range of agreements, ensuring compliance, engaging with stakeholders, supporting negotiations, optimizing processes, maintaining data privacy, and collaborating with the team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years of relevant experience, and strong negotiation and communication skills. A JD or paralegal certification and life sciences experience are preferred. Endpoint offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 8+ years of relevant experience in contracts management
• At least 3 years in a leadership or senior individual contributor role
• Familiarity with CLM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools
• Strong understanding of contract law, data privacy obligations, and industry-specific regulatory considerations
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills
• High attention to detail with strong organizational capabilities
• Adept at analyzing risks and proposing practical, business-focused solutions
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced professionals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Contract Lifecycle Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, vendor contracts, and client-facing documents
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies; identify and mitigate legal and operational risks
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a strategic partner to business owners by providing contract guidance, resolving issues, and ensuring clarity of obligations
• Negotiation Support: Lead or support negotiations with clients, vendors, and partners on high-value or complex agreements
• Process Optimization: Support the Director in developing, refining, and implementing contract processes, templates, and workflows to improve efficiency and scalability
• Data & Privacy Compliance: Maintain working knowledge of data rights, including contractual implications of HIPAA, GDPR, and related regulatory frameworks
• Knowledge Management: Maintain accurate records within the contract management system and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and best practices
• Team Collaboration: Provide mentorship or guidance to junior contract professionals as needed, fostering a culture of accountability and development

Preferred Qualifications

• JD or paralegal certification preferred
• Life sciences, clinical trials, or healthcare industry experience strongly preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), and Company bonus where applicable