Senior Contracts Manager - Biotech & Pharma

Biopharma Careers

Alameda (CA)

On-site

USD 122,000 - 173,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k with company contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Discretionary annual bonus program

Employee stock purchase plan

Long-term incentives

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Exelixis is seeking a Contracts Manager II in California to draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of agreements supporting research, development, and supply chain efforts. You will advise on existing contracts, identify risks, and coordinate with Commercial, R&D, CMC, HR, Finance, IT and other teams to ensure alignment and compliance.

The role requires a BS/BA (JD preferred) with 2–3 years in-house biotech/pharma contracting.

Qualifications

BS/BA degree in related discipline or 7 years of related experience; or JD preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
JD preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in contract drafting and negotiation at a biotechnology/pharmaceutical/high-tech company preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate and manage a wide range of contracts (confidentiality agreements, consulting and service agreements, MTAs, research agreements, clinical study agreements, and vendor services agreements).
Advise and troubleshoot on existing agreements under supervision.
Define risks related to contracts and communicate them to internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution.
Interact with internal clients to address legal and business questions.
Handle miscellaneous legal tasks on an as-needed basis under supervision.
Maintain and track status for contracts.
Support in-house attorneys as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.