Contracts Manager

Nitto Avecia; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Nitto Avecia seeks a Contracts Manager to lead a scalable contracting organization across Sales, Procurement, Finance, Operations and Legal. You will draft, negotiate, execute and administer diverse agreements while optimizing workflows and maintaining compliance.

The role requires 5–7 years of contracts management experience, familiarity with CLM systems (DocuSign CLM preferred) and strong stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5–7 years of contracts management experience.
• Experience in biotechnology/healthcare regulated manufacturing; ISO 13485 knowledge.
• Expertise in complex multi-type contract negotiations and risk allocation.
• Proven DocuSign CLM or similar platform administration with AI clause detection and obligation management.
• Strong communication, project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, execute and administer commercial agreements.
• Track performance, obligations, renewals and compliance; manage renewals.
• Maintain clause libraries, playbooks and templates.
• Improve processes to reduce cycle times and enhance user experience.
• Escalate risks and coordinate with Legal and business owners.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Regulatory/compliance

Quality/regulatory knowledge

DocuSign CLM administration

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CCCM or CFCM certification

Tools

DocuSign CLM

Icertis

Agiloft

Ironclad

Conga

Job description

About This Opportunity

The Contracts Manager manages efficient, compliant, scalable contracting organization-wide, partnering with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Operations, Legal and other stakeholders to draft, review, negotiate, execute and administer commercial agreements. Brings extensive experience in mature contract management environments and CLM systems to optimize workflows, clause libraries, performance metrics and contract compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lifecycle: Manage intake, drafting, negotiation, approvals, execution, storage, renewals and reporting. Track performance, milestones, obligations and deliverables; follow up on renewal/expiration notices to prevent lapses. Maintain secure, indexed, accessible executed agreements.
• Contracts: Manage high-volume sales, purchasing, service, lease, license, NDA and other business agreements. Maintain playbooks and clause libraries. Organize letters of credit, quotes, order acknowledgments and invoices for battle-of-the-forms matters.
• Improvement: Optimize processes, standardization and automation to reduce cycle times and manual effort, improve compliance and user experience; maintain policies, procedures and documentation.
• Governance: Confirm compliance with approval authorities, contracting policies, retention requirements and risk parameters. Escalate risks, nonstandard terms, unresolved obligations, delays and conflicts to Legal and business owners.
• Partnership: Work with Legal, Business Development, Finance, Procurement, Operations and Quality to reflect approved business, commercial and operational requirements. Guide stakeholders on processes, approvals, standards and risks; improve approval workflows; facilitate business–Legal review and negotiation. Report status, obligations, approvals, renewals and compliance.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Contract Management or related field; 5–7 years' progressive contracts management/administration or related legal/procurement experience.
• Experience in biotechnology, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, healthcare or regulated manufacturing; understanding of ISO 13485 QMS.
• Expertise in complex, multi-type contract negotiations, commercial terms, legal principles and risk allocation.
• Proven DocuSign CLM or similar platform administration (e.g., Icertis, Agiloft, Ironclad, Conga), with AI clause detection, obligation management, analytics, configuration, templates, workflows, approvals, automation and integrations.
• Demonstrated measurable process improvements; strong project management, prioritization, analytical, organizational and accuracy skills; clear written/verbal communication of complex contract issues to nonlegal stakeholders; independent and cross-functional teamwork.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and contract software proficiency; proficient in Windows, file/system navigation, browsers, search, online forms, accurate typing and spreadsheet/database data handling; basic password security and phishing awareness.
• CCCM, CFCM or similar professional certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Typical office work: prolonged computer data entry/research, sitting, hand use, talking/hearing, close vision and focus adjustment; lift 25 pounds with assistance. Travel for contracts management or business transactions as company representative, and extended hours as needed.

The annualized salary range for this position is between $125,000-$155,000.