Contracts Analyst/Senior Contracts Analyst

Scorpion Therapeutics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

California pay range: $85,000 USD - $-

Job summary

Arrowhead is seeking a contract manager to draft, negotiate, and oversee a broad range of agreements. You will ensure contract data accuracy, coordinate with internal teams and external partners, and drive risk-aware revisions to standard clauses.

The role emphasizes organizational skills, timely execution, and the ability to manage multiple agreements in a fast-paced regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or biotech preferred.
• Paralegal certification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in contract lifecycle management and negotiation.
• Strong written and oral communication with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, evaluate, and execute a wide range of contract documents.
• Ensure accuracy of data for contracts in the contracting system.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk management

Written & oral communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Organization & time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or biotech

Paralegal certification / equivalent experience

Tools

Contract lifecycle management (e.g., Agiloft)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate, evaluate, and execute a wide range of contract documents to ensure reasonableness/accuracy, appropriate timelines and deliverables, and alignment with risk parameters; identify and resolve clauses adverse to Arrowhead.
• Ensure accuracy of data for contracts within Arrowhead’s contracting system.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on contractual matters; collaborate with legal and business teams to mitigate exposure through revisions, standard clauses, and compliance checks.
• Prepare and edit contractual documents and correspondence, including amendments, termination notices, and other formal notices under agreement.
• Assist with other general legal matters, as appropriate.
• Balance big-picture concerns with day-to-day activities.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of contract management experience managing a large volume of contract work.
• Demonstrated expertise negotiating a wide range of contract types.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; keen eye for details and risk management.
• Strong analytical and critical/strategic thinking; project management skills to execute corporate goals.
• Experience coordinating with internal clients and cross-functional teams to deliver contract solutions.
• Outstanding organization and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple agreements and stakeholders in a fast-paced regulated environment.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or biotechnology-related field, or paralegal certification (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Pharmaceutical/biotech experience.
• Experience supporting a publicly traded organization.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., Agiloft).

Compensation/benefits:

• California pay range: $85,000 USD - $125,000 USD.