Senior Biotech Contracts Manager – R&D & Clinical

uniQure; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

uniQure is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Contracts Manager to join the Legal team. You will handle high-volume contracting across R&D, Clinical, Commercial and corporate functions, using templates and playbooks, while escalating novel or higher-risk matters to the attorney.

The role requires organization, process-orientation, and the ability to manage contracts across a broad range of business functions with sound judgment on negotiation. This is a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; J.D. or paralegal certification a plus but not required.
• 7–10 years of contract management experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or another regulated industry.
• Strong working knowledge of standard commercial, R&D, and clinical contract types (CDAs, MSAs, consulting agreements, SOWs, vendor agreements, CTAs a plus).
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., Agiloft) and e-signature platforms strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and process a high volume of contracts using approved templates and playbooks across multiple functions.
• Negotiate contract terms directly with counterparties within approved parameters and escalate novel issues.
• Use the contract lifecycle management system and e-signature platforms to track status and obligations.
• Partner with Legal Operations to maintain and improve templates, playbooks, and standard terms.
• Support contract compliance efforts and escalation of deviations.
• Coordinate with Finance, R&D, Clinical, HR, IT, Facilities, and other stakeholders on contract requirements.
• Train and support the business on contracting processes, policies, and tools.

Skills

Contract management

Biotech/pharma experience

Agiloft

E-signature platforms

Cross-functional partnership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. or paralegal certification (a plus)

Tools

Agiloft

SOWs/CTAs/MSAs

Document management tools

Job description

uniQure is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Contracts Manager to join the Legal team. You will handle high-volume contracting across R&D, Clinical, Commercial and corporate functions, using templates and playbooks, while escalating novel or higher-risk matters to the attorney.

The role requires organization, process-orientation, and the ability to manage contracts across a broad range of business functions with sound judgment on negotiation. This is a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.