Contracts Associate

Rezo Therapeutics, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Rezo Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Associate to coordinate and administer contracting activities.

Reporting to the VP of Strategy and Business Development, the role manages contract requests, reviews, approvals, execution, and ongoing management while ensuring deadlines and obligations are met. The position is part-time (≈20 hours/week) based in San Francisco, with potential growth as the company expands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant contract administration/management experience.
• Experience managing contract workflows and contract databases/tracking systems.
• Familiarity with NDAs/CDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and vendor contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior leaders, scientists, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the contracting process from requests to execution and filing.
• Serve as primary contact for contract-related activities across the organization.
• Maintain and improve the Contract Management System and workflows.
• Support negotiation with outside counsel and coordinate with internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate purchase orders and track contractual obligations and deadlines.

Skills

Contract management

Legal coordination

Purchase orders

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Contract Management System

Job description

About Rezo Therapeutics

Rezo is a different kind of biopharma company. Our mission is to dramatically increase the success rate of drug development by building a disease-agnostic, fully-integrated, network biology platform that will redefine our understanding of human disease and ability to treat it. We are leveraging a unique integrated approach, combining capabilities in genetics, proteomics, structural biology and AI to generate deep biological insights and novel therapeutic approaches. Located in San Francisco’s vibrant Mission Bay neighborhood, Rezo is in close proximity to UCSF, numerous urban amenities, and outdoor recreational opportunities. We recognize that realizing our mission depends as much on our people as it does on our science and are building a workplace that fosters collaboration, respect, and diversity where contributing to your team’s success is valued as highly as individual achievements. If you’re passionate about team science and breaking down barriers to progress in drug development, please consider joining us!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Contracts Associate to join our growing biotechnology company. Reporting to the VP of Strategy and Business Development, this individual will be responsible for coordinating and administering the company’s contracting activities, ensuring contracts move efficiently through review, approval, execution, and ongoing management. The Contracts Associate will serve as the central point of contact for contract-related activities across the organization. This individual will also maintain our Contract Management System, coordinate purchase orders, monitor contractual obligations and deadlines, and ensure leadership has visibility into contract status and priorities.

Position Details

This position will initially be part-time at approximately 20 hours per week, with the potential to expand as the company grows.

What You’ll Do:

• Contract Administration & Management
  • Manage and coordinate the contracting process, including contract requests, preparation, review, approvals, execution, and filing of completed agreements
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related activities, working closely with internal stakeholders, outside legal counsel, and external partners
  • Maintain and continuously improve the company’s Contract Management System, ensuring all agreements and associated information are accurate, complete, and up to date
  • Help establish and maintain efficient contracting workflows, standardized templates, and clear approvalprocesses to streamline contract execution and minimize administrative burden on internal teams
  • Proactively monitor contract obligations and deadlines, including payment milestones, renewals, termination notice periods, and deliverables, communicating upcoming commitments and required actions to appropriate stakeholders
• Contract Review, Negotiation & Legal Coordination
  • Coordinate with outside legal counsel to facilitate timely review, negotiation, and execution of agreements
  • Conduct initial administrative and business reviews of standard agreements to identify missing information, clarify business terms, and flag items requiring legal review
  • Partner with functional leaders to understand business requirements and coordinate contract negotiations and revisions with internal stakeholders, vendors, consultants, and other external partners
  • Support the preparation and processing of agreements, including confidentiality agreements (CDAs/NDAs), consulting agreements, master service agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), research agreements, and vendor contracts
• Purchase Order & Financial Coordination
  • Coordinate with Finance to ensure purchase orders are appropriately linked to executed agreements, approved budgets, and spending commitments
  • Track outstanding contractual obligations, following up on discrepancies, missing information, or requiredapprovals
  • Help maintain visibility into financial commitments associated with contracts and purchase orders

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
• Approximately 3-5 years of relevant experience in contract administration, contract management, legaloperations, purchasing, or a related field
• Experience managing contract workflows, coordinating reviews and approvals, and maintaining contractdatabases or tracking systems
• Familiarity with common business agreements, including NDAs/CDAs, consulting agreements, MSAs, SOWs,and vendor contracts
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior leaders,scientists, and external partners
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and maintain momentum on projects with minimaloversight
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive business information with sound judgment anddiscretion
• Prior experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences is strongly preferred

Compensation at Rezo

The expected hourly rate for this part-time position based in San Francisco, California is $40-$47 per hour. Actual starting pay will be determined based on multiple job-related factors including a candidate’s skills, education, and experience, the level at which they are hired, market demand, business needs, and internal parity.

EEOC

At Rezo we value a diverse, equitable, inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. This statement covers all facets of employment and is especially important when it comes to growing our team.

SF Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Rezo considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.