Contracts & Projects Manager — Clinical Operations (Remote)

Socket.dev; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is seeking a Manager, Contracts & Agreements to support Lupus Therapeutics by managing contracts and administering our contracting process within a hybrid NYC or remote setting.

You will coordinate cross-functional projects, prepare agreements and invoices, liaise with outside counsel, monitor milestones and budgets, and ensure timely delivery. A Bachelor's degree and at least two years in contracts and project management are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least 2 years of contract administration experience.
• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• Experience with outside counsel in contract reviews.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with individuals living with chronic disease is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management tools (e.g., Asana).
• Limited travel within North America.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, track and route contracts and agreements (e.g., partner/vendor agreements, study site agreements, grant agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, budget proposals/agreements) on behalf of LT in accordance with organizational policies.
• Create and maintain templates to standardize and streamline the contracting and project management process, including reporting and budget templates.
• Schedule, create agendas for, and lead various contract-related meetings with vendors, partners, and site staff, to keep projects on track and monitor contract compliance/reporting.
• Provide guidance to colleagues responsible for managing contract deliverables and adherence.
• Liaise with outside counsel on contracts requiring legal review or negotiation, coordinating turnaround times, tracking redlines, and keeping internal stakeholders informed of status.
• Support LT and LRA colleagues with generation, tracking and reconciliation of invoices and accruals according to contract milestones and project budgets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract representatives from partners, sites, and vendors, and establish and maintain excellent working relationships to ensure the contracting process is smooth, efficient, and timely.
• Ensure all contract documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date, and inform internal and external stakeholders of the status of contracts.
• Flag and elevate any contract issues or disputes to outside counsel and internal leadership, and coordinate the internal response to any resulting legal input.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Asana

MS Office

Job description

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is seeking a Manager, Contracts & Agreements to support Lupus Therapeutics by managing contracts and administering our contracting process within a hybrid NYC or remote setting.

You will coordinate cross-functional projects, prepare agreements and invoices, liaise with outside counsel, monitor milestones and budgets, and ensure timely delivery. A Bachelor's degree and at least two years in contracts and project management are required.