Our client, a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a Sr. Contracts Manager to join their team.
**This job is a remote position**
**W2 Only**
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including Master Services Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Statements of Work, Change Orders, License and Subscription Agreements, etc.
- Craft innovative approaches for handling complex terms in various transactions, balancing opportunities and risks for functional teams seeking solid analysis, sound judgment, and practical contractual guidance
- Communicate effectively to establish relationships with internal and external customers, collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver customer-centric contracting solutions
- Coordinate the full contract lifecycle among functional teams, demonstrating follow-through, tactical and strategic advice, and the ability to manage expectations
- Display a strong desire and ability to develop and implement tools and automation in contracting operations, streamlining processes
- Influence contract policies and procedures to scale with changing business requirements while meeting evolving needs
- Perform additional tasks if needed
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or substitute 5 years of relevant experience
- Minimum of 5 years of contracts or project management experience
Desired Skills: - Well-versed in MS Office software programs
- Able to effectively interface with high level management
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong awareness of what type of communication is appropriate for what audience
- Comfortable operating in both structured and unstructured environments
- Attention to detail and a high level of organization
- Ability to work in multiple systems (ie. Smartsheet, Oracle, DocuSign, iCertis)
- Understand and articulate the business case behind decisions