Senior In-House Biotech Contracts Manager

Exelixis; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with employer contributions

Comprehensive health/dental/vision

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Exelixis is seeking a Contracts Manager II to draft, negotiate, and manage contracts across research, development, and supply chain functions. The role supports in-house attorneys and interacts across Commercial, R&D, Finance, IT, and Investor Relations.

The candidate should have a BS/BA with 7 years of related experience or a JD; in-house biotech contracting experience is preferred. This full-time role involves no travel and is based in the U.S.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline with 7 years of related experience; or JD preferred; or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of in-house biotech/pharma contracting experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and manage a wide range of contracts under supervision.
• Advise and troubleshoot on existing agreements.
• Define and communicate contract risks to internal decision-makers.
• Interact with internal clients to address legal and business questions.
• Maintain and track status for contracts; support in-house attorneys.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Exelixis is seeking a Contracts Manager II to draft, negotiate, and manage contracts across research, development, and supply chain functions. The role supports in-house attorneys and interacts across Commercial, R&D, Finance, IT, and Investor Relations.

The candidate should have a BS/BA with 7 years of related experience or a JD; in-house biotech contracting experience is preferred. This full-time role involves no travel and is based in the U.S.