Manager - Oncology Discovery Contracting

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Manager - Oncology Discovery Contracting to steer procurement-focused agreements across biology, chemistry, and technology in support of early-phase oncology research. You will draft, negotiate, and manage contracts while partnering with project management, legal, and scientific teams to ensure compliance and seamless processes.

This role emphasizes scientific literacy in a fast-paced environment, with remote work options and no travel specified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; biology or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of contract management experience in biopharma or biotech discovery settings.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, legal provisions, and contract lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts across biology, chemistry, and technology areas.
• Collaborate with project management, legal, and scientific teams.
• Guide internal partners on compliance and contract requirements.
• Maintain contract systems and records.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement processes

Contract lifecycle management

Legal provisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

Project management tools

SaaS/data platform licensing

AI tools

Job description

Role

Manager - Oncology Discovery Contracting within Lilly's Business Operations supports early phase oncology research by managing the full lifecycle of procurement-focused agreements.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts across biology, chemistry, and technology areas; collaborating with project management, legal, and scientific teams; guiding internal partners on compliance; and maintaining contract systems.

Requirements

Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in biology or related field; 3+ years of contract management experience in biopharma or biotech discovery settings; strong understanding of procurement processes, legal provisions, and contract lifecycle management.

Preferred

Preferred: experience with project management tools, SaaS/data platform licensing, AI tools, and legal nuances like IP and confidentiality clauses.

High-Value Specifics

High-value specifics: focus on early phase oncology (biology, chemistry, tech), supporting discovery and development activities; remote work with no travel specified; emphasis on scientific literacy and compliance in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Collaboration

Collaboration involves cross-functional teams, emphasizing compliance, legal, and procurement expertise.