Contracts & Paralegal Specialist

Major, Lindsey & Africa; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Contracts & Paralegal Specialist to support its pharmaceutical operations. This role involves managing and negotiating a variety of contracts, collaborating with legal and business teams, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in commercial contracts within the BioPharma sector, showcasing strong communication skills and a proactive approach to contract lifecycle management. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive efficiency and compliance in critical business functions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial contracts within the BioPharma industry.
• Strong focus on contracting for Research & Development and Commercial functions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various types of agreements for multiple business units.
• Collaborate with attorneys and finance to support timely contract administration.
• Identify and implement process improvements for contract workflows.

Skills

Commercial Contracts Experience

Contract Lifecycle Management

Communication Skills

Legal Compliance Knowledge

Project Management

Education

BA/BS from an accredited Academic Institution

Tools

Contract Management Systems

Legal Technology Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word-processing Applications

Job description

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Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a Permanent Contracts & Paralegal Specialist.

Overview: MLA is seeking an experienced pharmaceutical Contracts & Paralegal Specialist with strong expertise to support a broad range of contracting across a pharmaceutical organization, including but not limited to commercial as well as research and development functions. Specifically, this Specialist will help manage, review, and redline BioPharma commercial contracts, including hotel agreements, sales agreements, partnership agreements, vendor agreements, consulting agreements, MSA’s, SOW’s, CDA’s, and Education Grants with advancing needs for global HR, supply, manufacturing, and clinical development agreements.

In addition, the Contracts & Paralegal Specialist will collaborate within the Legal team and with other organizational departments on a variety of high-volume contracts to ensure completion in a timely manner and in accordance with compliant policies.

Moreover, the Contracts & Paralegal Specialist will support operational compliance-related matters, as needed, which could include assistance with (for example) aggregate spend reporting, training and policy tracking, auditing/monitoring, screenings, and/or state registrations.

The successful candidate must have experience with contract lifecycle management systems and best practices to manage contract workflows, approvals, and document storage, and flexibility to take on special projects and/or additional responsibilities as needed.

Experience: 5+ years of commercial contracts experience in the BioPharma industry

Location: Remote

Responsibilities Include:

• Take ownership and draft, review and negotiate various types of agreements in support of multiple business units and the Company’s pharmaceutical products, including but not limited to, Confidentiality Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Consulting Agreements, Amendments, Commercial Supply Agreements, General Services Agreements, Pharmacovigilance Agreements, Investigator Initiated Study Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, etc.
• Work closely with attorneys, the Finance department, and business personnel to support the timely initiation, negotiation, review, execution, and administration of contracts.
• Ensure contract consistency with current guidance and/or policy; review, draft, and document suggested language changes, and oversee resolution of all proposed changes to agreements.
• Identify and resolve routine and moderately complex legal matters with minimal supervision.
• Quickly identify issues for appropriate escalation.
• Lead and contribute to special projects related to contract management and process improvements, including the development of new policies, templates, playbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and other support documents to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline contract workflows, enhance automation within the contract lifecycle management system, and improve collaboration between Legal and cross-functional teams.
• Provide operational support to compliance on matters including tracking of policies and training, screenings, and registrations required by state law and other compliance-related initiatives.
• Perform special tasks and assignments as required by management.

Qualifications Include:

• Completed BA/BS from an accredited Academic Institution.
• 5+ years of recent experience in the pharmaceutical industry providing direct legal support with a strong focus on contracting for Research & Development and Commercial functions.
• 5+ years of commercial contracting experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage projects, coordinate multiple priorities, and engage effectively across teams.
• Working knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry guidelines applicable to the pharmaceutical industry, including Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and related regulations, Federal Anti-kickback Statute, False Claims Act, OIG Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals.
• Proficient in the use of contract management systems, as well as legal technology tools, spreadsheets, databases, and word-processing applications.
• Ability to establish credibility quickly, build strong relationships across departments and with external stakeholders, and serve as a trusted legal resource.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to maintain consistency in contract terms, processes, and compliance requirements.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

Job ID: 221794

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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