Associate Contracts Manager - Outgoing MTA Program

dawarconsulting; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Sick leave

401K

Job summary

DawarConsulting seeks an Associate Contracts Manager for the Outgoing MTA Program in South San Francisco, CA. The role focuses on end-to-end MTA processing, from initiation to closure, coordinating with scientists, legal teams, and technology transfer offices in a fast-paced research environment.

You will manage high-volume MTAs, maintain records, organize signatures, and coordinate material shipments while ensuring compliance with established processes and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline; legal education or experience is a plus.
• 2–4 years of experience in contract administration, research operations, technology transfer, legal support, or related fields.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic research, or university environments preferred.
• Familiarity with MTAs, contract management, or legal agreements.
• Understanding of scientific terminology including reagents, antibodies, plasmids, DNA, and genetically modified animal models.
• Strong organizational, communication, critical thinking, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with databases, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process outgoing MTAs from initiation through execution and closure.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, legal counsel, academic scientists, and technology transfer offices regarding agreement status and requirements.
• Track and maintain agreement records, databases, effective dates, and contract documentation.
• Organize signatures, complete post-execution activities, and coordinate material shipments, including import/export documentation.
• Manage high-volume correspondence and prioritize multiple requests while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.
• Support contract administration activities, including data entry, record management, filing, and meeting coordination.
• Ensure compliance with established processes and proactively identify solutions to operational challenges.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Our client, a world leader in diagnostics and life sciences, is looking for a “Associate Contracts Manager - Outgoing MTA Program” based in South San Francisco, CA.

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension) Pay Rate : $43.60/hr on W2 Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K

Support the Research Contracts Group by managing the full lifecycle of Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), ensuring timely processing, execution, tracking, and shipment coordination. Serve as a key liaison between research scientists, legal teams, academic institutions, technology transfer offices, and internal operational teams in a fast-paced research environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and process outgoing Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) from initiation through execution and closure.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, legal counsel, academic scientists, and technology transfer offices regarding agreement status and requirements.
• Track and maintain agreement records, databases, effective dates, and contract documentation.
• Organize signatures, complete post-execution activities, and coordinate material shipments, including import/export documentation.
• Manage high-volume correspondence and prioritize multiple requests while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.
• Support contract administration activities, including data entry, record management, filing, and meeting coordination.
• Ensure compliance with established processes and proactively identify solutions to operational challenges.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline; legal education or experience is a plus.
• 2–4 years of experience in contract administration, research operations, technology transfer, legal support, or related fields.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic research, or university environments preferred.
• Familiarity with Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), contract management, or legal agreements.
• Understanding of scientific terminology, including reagents, antibodies, plasmids, DNA, and genetically modified animal models.
• Strong organizational, communication, critical thinking, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with databases, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace applications.