Senior Contracts Manager New Bothell, Washington, United States

Immunome, Inc.; Bothell, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Immunome, Inc. is seeking a Contracts Manager to join its legal team in Washington state. The role focuses on managing contract lifecycles, drafting and negotiating standard agreements, and ensuring compliance across R&D, Finance, and Clinical functions.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in biotech contracts, with experience in CLM tools such as Ironclad and ContractWorks, and proficiency in DocuSign and MS Office. This is a fast-paced position supporting cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Paralegal certificate or JD strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of contracts management experience in biotech or life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator for the CLM system (e.g., Ironclad).
• Draft, review, and coordinate execution of NDAs, consulting agreements, SOWs, CTAs, MTAs, and vendor agreements.
• Identify and assess legal and business risks and escalate as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, laws, and industry best practices.
• Maintain records of contract status, terms, and renewal dates.
• Collaborate with R&D, Finance, and Clinical teams for timely contract processing.
• Assist with improving contract templates, playbooks, and workflows.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate or JD

Tools

Ironclad

ContractWorks

DocuSign

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Immunome is a clinical-stage targeted oncology company committed to developing first-in-class and best-in-class targeted cancer therapies. We are advancing an innovative portfolio of therapeutics, supported by a leadership team with deep experience in the design, development, and commercialization of cutting-edge therapies, including antibody-drug conjugates. Our pipeline includes varegacestat, an investigational gamma secretase inhibitor for which an NDA has been accepted by the U.S. FDA; IM-1021, a clinical-stage ROR1 ADC; IM-1617, a clinical-stage solid tumor ADC; and IM-3050, a clinical-stage FAP-targeted radioligand therapy. We are also advancing a broad portfolio of early-stage ADCs pursuing undisclosed solid tumor targets.

Position Overview

Immunome is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Contracts Manager to join its legal team. This role is ideal for a legal professional who excels at managing contract lifecycles while also being able to provide broader support across corporate, transactional, and compliance functions. The ideal candidate will have experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industries and be comfortable supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Contracts Management

• Serve as the primary administrator for the company's contract lifecycle management (CLM) system (e.g., Ironclad), including contract intake, routing, tracking, and archiving.
• Draft, review, and coordinate the execution of standard agreements, including NDAs, consulting agreements, SOWs, CTAs, MTAs, and vendor agreements.
• Identify and assess legal and business risks and escalate as necessary.
• Ensure all contractual activities comply with internal policies, applicable laws and regulations, and industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of contract status, key terms, and renewal/termination dates.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (R&D, Finance, Clinical) to ensure timely and compliant contract processing, including renewal or cancellation of existing contracts.
• Assist with improving and maintaining contract templates, playbooks, and process workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.Paralegal certificate or JD, strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of contracts management experience, biotechnology or life sciences industry experience is required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Deep understanding of contract structures, terms, and risk assessment.
• Proficiency with contract lifecycle management tools (e.g., Ironclad, ContractWorks).
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and client service skills; capable of working collaboratively across departments.
• Commitment to integrity and ethical conduct and ability to protect confidential information.
• Familiarity with software tools like DocuSign, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience supporting clinical trial or research-related contracts, preferred.

Washington State Pay Range

$160,776 - $190,776 USD

E/E/O

Immunome, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.