Senior Contracts Manager

Summary

Join Nuvalent, a biotechnology company focused on developing cancer treatments, as their Senior Contracts Manager. Reporting to the Counsel, Contracts, you will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts. You will serve as an internal resource for contract-related questions and independently coordinate contract requests with vendors and collaborators. Responsibilities also include managing the contracts management system, creating contract templates, and fostering strong relationships with internal and external partners. The ideal candidate will have a BA/JD with relevant experience in contract management and negotiation within the biopharmaceutical industry. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with people at different levels
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, cross-functional environment
• High-energy professional with demonstrated self-confidence, high integrity, and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive legal matters
• Desire to be a key part of a high-growth, early-stage biotech company
• BA with 7+ years of experience or JD with 5+ years of experience in contracts management and negotiation
• Experience independently drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and responding to comments on contracts typical of a biopharmaceutical company
• Ability to identify potential risk areas within contract drafts and proactively engage with other members of the in-house legal team to seek resolution where appropriate
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines – timely follow-up and follow-through
• Ability to take on several projects simultaneously
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required, and experience managing a contracts management system (CMS) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, review, and support various types of agreements typical of the biopharmaceutical industry, including but not limited to preclinical and clinical supply agreements, software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, commercial and market access agreements, quality agreements, consulting agreements, master service agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, etc
• Serve as an internal resource for contract-related questions, requests, and other matters, working closely with other members of the in-house legal team, as warranted
• Independently coordinate requests from internal clients for various contracts and contract amendments with outside vendors and collaborators
• Help maintain and manage the contracts management system, and assist in managing the inflow and outflow of Nuvalent contracts, tracking and reporting contract status for internal sponsors, and ensuring compliance with contract procedures
• Partner with the in-house legal team to help create new and update existing contract templates, and develop and implement new policies and procedures to improve efficiency
• Establish and foster strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners and service providers
• Provide education and training to internal clients
• Assist on special projects, as needed
• Actively demonstrate our core values and help build a strong company culture as we continue to grow and evolve the organization

Preferred Qualifications

Prior in-house contract-related experience in the life sciences industry strongly preferred