Contracts Manager II

Scorpion Therapeutics; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical coverage

Dental/Vision

Life insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock purchase plan

Vacation & holidays

Sick days

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Contracts Manager II to draft, negotiate, and manage contracts supporting R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain.

You will partner with internal clients, identify risks, and advise on compliance, while assisting in-house attorneys. This role requires strong contract management and the ability to work across functions.

Candidates with JD or 7+ years related exp and biotech/pharma exposure encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline and 7 years of related experience, or JD preferred, or equivalent education/experience.
• 2–3 years of in-house experience at a biotech, pharma, or high-tech company focused on contract drafting and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of contracts (e.g., NDAs, consulting/services agreements, materials transfer agreements, research agreements, clinical study agreements, vendor services agreements).
• Advise and troubleshoot existing agreements under supervision.
• Identify contract-related risks and communicate them to internal decision-makers.
• Partner with internal clients to address legal and business questions.
• Handle miscellaneous legal tasks as needed under supervision.
• Maintain and track contract status.
• Provide support to in-house attorneys as requested.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail oriented

Prioritize under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

JD preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary/Job Purpose

The Contracts Manager II drafts, negotiates, and manages contracts supporting research, development, and supply chain functions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of contracts (e.g., NDAs, consulting/services agreements, materials transfer agreements, research agreements, clinical study agreements, vendor services agreements).
• Advise and troubleshoot existing agreements under supervision.
• Identify contract-related risks and communicate them to internal decision-makers.
• Partner with internal clients to address legal and business questions.
• Handle miscellaneous legal tasks as needed under supervision.
• Maintain and track contract status.
• Provide support to in-house attorneys as requested.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline and 7 years of related experience, or JD preferred, or equivalent education/experience.
• 2–3 years of in-house experience at a biotech, pharma, or high-tech company focused on contract drafting and negotiation.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong contract management understanding (tracking, negotiation, approvals, signatures).
• Ability to work independently across functional groups and all levels.
• Detail oriented; strong organizational skills.
• Handle multiple tasks; prioritize; meet deadlines; work under pressure.
• Flexible to learn new procedures and skill sets.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of drug discovery/development and pharmaceutical contracting risks.
• Experience/knowledge of paralegal support (IP/corporate matters).
• Strong verbal/written communication; strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits (as stated)

• 401k (generous company contributions), medical/dental/vision, life/disability, flexible spending accounts, discretionary annual bonus (or sales incentive), company stock purchase, long-term incentives, vacation/holidays, sick days.