Contract Manager

Mykelly; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to independently manage contracts in pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, or other regulated industries for a leading client on a temporary assignment. The role involves reviewing, redlining, negotiating agreements, and supporting a project to update supplier payment terms.

Location: Remote EST or hybrid with 2–3 days onsite in Bridgewater, NJ. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of hands-on contracting experience, strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on contracting experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contract terms and practical application.
• Experience negotiating with limited oversight.
• Ability to work with attorneys and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Background in regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, redline, and negotiate commercial agreements (MSAs, SOWs, amendments, NDAs).
• Support contracting process and supplier payment terms update project.
• Negotiate payment terms and other provisions with vendors.
• Assess contract language for risk and escalate issues as needed.
• Coordinate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain contract records and manage revisions and approvals.

Skills

Contracting experience

Redlining

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Evisort

Job description

Contract Manager

At Kelly®, we’re looking for an experienced Contract Managerwith experience within pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, or another regulated industry, and be able to independently manage contracts with limited oversight to support a leading client on a temporary assignment. This role will help manage day-to-day contracting needs and support a project to update supplier payment terms. The ideal candidate is comfortable independently reviewing, redlining, and negotiating agreements in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Location: Remote EST, or hybrid, with 2–3 days onsite in Bridgewater, NJ for candidates working onsite
Pay: $60–$80 per hour, depending on experience
Duration: 3–6 months
Start date: Targeting within the next two weeks
Schedule: Flexible working hours; no overtime expected

What you’ll do

• Review, draft, redline, and negotiate commercial agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, amendments, service agreements, and NDAs.
  
• Support the regular contracting process and a project to update supplier payment terms.
  
• Negotiate payment terms and other contract provisions with vendors and third parties.
  
• Assess contract language for business and contractual risk, recommend revisions, and elevate issues as needed.
  
• Work with provisions such as liability, indemnification, confidentiality, intellectual property, insurance, payment terms, term and renewal, termination, and data privacy.
  
• Prepare agreements for Legal review and clearly identify issues requiring attorney input.
  
• Manage contract revisions, amendments, approvals, version control, and execution.
  
• Partner with Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Privacy, IT Security, and business stakeholders.
  
• Maintain accurate contract records and help move agreements through the contracting process.
  
• Use a contract lifecycle management system; experience with Evisort or a comparable tool is a plus.

What you’ll need

• 5–10 years of hands-on contracting experience; candidates must have direct experience reviewing and redlining agreements.
  
• Strong knowledge of commercial contract terms and how they apply in practice.
  
• Experience independently negotiating and updating agreements with limited oversight.
  
• Strong judgment in identifying contract risks and knowing when to involve Legal.
  
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys and cross-functional stakeholders.
  
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines.
  
• Experience in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, healthcare, banking, government, or another highly regulated industry is preferred.
  
• A background in law, paralegal work, Procurement, or Sourcing is a plus.

Please note: This assignment involves hands-on contract work, including substantive redlining and negotiation. Candidates without contracting experience will not be considered.

What happens next

Qualified candidates will be invited to a video interview. The interview process may include a paralegal and other Legal stakeholders.

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