Contract Manager

Tranzeal Incorporated; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract management firm in South San Francisco is seeking a Contracts Manager II to assess, analyze, draft, negotiate, and execute contracts. The ideal candidate will have strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a focus on customer relationships. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance and effective collaboration with external partners.

Qualifications

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage ever-changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessment, analysis, drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts.
• Negotiate the best contract terms for the company.
• Advise stakeholders on contractual and business terms.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS/BA in Business or Legal discipline

JD preferred

Job description

Contracts Manager II

Job Title: Contracts Manager II

The general purpose of the Contract Manager role is to assess, analyze, draft, review, negotiate, and execute contracts for Development Sciences and Translational Medicine so that such divisions and their respective representatives may procure services and/or collaborate with external parties efficiently and effectively and in compliance with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of Genentech activities.

Functional Role and Key Accountabilities

• Conduct compliant, thorough and appropriate assessment, analysis, drafting, review, and negotiation of contractual documents.
• Negotiate the best contract terms possible for Genentech, taking into consideration risk exposure and risk tolerance of the requesting department and within Genentech guidelines.
• Possess a level of knowledge, judgment, and authority to make legal decisions during contract negotiation having minimal reliance on the Legal group.
• Advise and influence stakeholders and functional leadership on contractual and business terms, and process efficiencies.
• Partner with stakeholder groups to assess future needs; foresee and implement changes to internal processes (e.g. legal, templates, DOA/playbooks).

Qualification and Experience

• BS/BA in Business, Legal or related discipline, or equivalent education plus experience. JD preferred.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage ever-changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of customer focus and proven ability to build and maintain effective internal and external partnerships.
• Team player with demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships throughout all levels of the organization.

Preferred

Certification in contract management preferred.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Management

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting, Hospitals and Health Care, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing