R&D Contracts & Operations Coordinator

TCWGlobal; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

TCWGlobal is seeking an R&D Strategic Operations Coordinator to support contract workflows and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Based onsite in San Diego, you will manage contract requests, coordinate with Legal, Finance and Procurement, and ensure timely, compliant execution while maintaining accurate records across systems.

The role emphasizes process improvement, data accuracy, and timely communication with internal teams to advance R&D operations and procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field.
• Typically 2 years of relevant operations, projects, coordination, analysis, or documentation experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication across teams and functions.
• Ability to work independently in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract requests from intake to final execution, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Sourcing & Procurement and external vendors for contract preparation, review, approvals and execution.
• Monitor contract workflows, identify bottlenecks, prioritize requests, and proactively follow up.
• Support financial approval and procurement processes by coordinating with relevant teams to meet contracting requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with internal stakeholders to facilitate cross-functional communication.
• Review contract requests and supporting docs for accuracy, completeness and prioritization.
• Maintain accurate contract records in designated systems for workflow tracking, reporting and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes, streamline workflows, standardize procedures and enhance data accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TCWGlobal is seeking an R&D Strategic Operations Coordinator to support contract workflows and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Based onsite in San Diego, you will manage contract requests, coordinate with Legal, Finance and Procurement, and ensure timely, compliant execution while maintaining accurate records across systems.

The role emphasizes process improvement, data accuracy, and timely communication with internal teams to advance R&D operations and procurement