Contracts Manager

Summary:
PharmaEssentia is seeking a hands-on, innovative and collaborative Contracts Manager with experience in the life sciences industry who thrives in a rapidly-growing, fast-paced, and collaborative environment. In this role, you will play in an important role in our recent launch by leading our contracting process and our contracting system, and you will draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts while providing outstanding client service to our internal business partners and external parties. This exciting position will be a key member of our legal team with the opportunity to make a big impact on our company while ensuring a collaborative, inclusive, and fun workplace experience. The position is located in Burlington, MA.
The Company:
It’s not often you get the chance to make a real impact on the lives of others, while expanding your own possibilities. You’ll find that rare opportunity at PharmaEssentia. Join us, and let’s transform lives, together.
PharmaEssentia Corporation is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator. We are leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver effective new biologics for challenging diseases in the areas of hematology and oncology, with one approved product and a diversifying pipeline. We believe in the potential to improve both health and quality of life for patients with limited options today through the combination of rigorous research and innovative thinking.
Founded in 2003 by a team of Taiwanese-American executives and renowned scientists from U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today we are listed on the Taipei Exchange (TPEx: 6446) and are expanding our global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan, China and Korea, along with a world-class biologics production facility in Taichung. 
Responsibilities:

• Prepare, draft, negotiate, review, and support various agreements with commercial, R&D and medical affairs teams as well as the accounting and legal departments to establish business relationships with vendors, customers and/or partners.
• Serve as an internal resource for questions relating to contract related matters and other matters as warranted
• Coordinate requests from internal clients for various contracts and contract amendments with outside vendors and collaborators
• Help administer, implement and manage contracts management system, and assist in managing the inflow and outflow of contracts, tracking and reporting contract status for internal sponsors, and ensuring compliance with contract procedures, company policy, financial controls, government specifications and other requirements.
• Partner with the in-house legal team to help create new and update existing templates, and develop and implement new policies and procedures to improve efficiency
• Establish and foster strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners and service providers. Be able to communicate professionally and succinctly with third parties.
• Provide education and training to internal clients
• Assist with special projects, as needed
• Drive strong company culture as we grow and evolve

Qualifications

• A college degree is required.
• Prior in-house experience in the life sciences industry drafting (modifying templates) and negotiating agreements
• Experience with contract administration system required. Cobblestone experience preferred.
• Ability to understand, interpret and explain legal principles
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required
• Organizational and project management skills
• Can excel in a fast-paced, changing environment with limited structure that requires flexibility, resourcefulness, a sense of urgency, being efficient and remote communications.
• Must be highly motivated and experienced in successfully handling multiple projects with often short deadlines and have the ability to work independently and prioritize responsibly with minimal supervision.
• High-energy professional with demonstrated self-confidence, high integrity, and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive legal matters.
• Proven excellence in trust-building and relationship-building. Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
• Reputation for being perceptive, socially intelligent, genuine and intuitive.
• Shown to maintain composure in stressful situations and de-escalate conflict.
• Works collaboratively as a team player and has a track-record of achieving results in a matrix organization.
• Desire to be a key part of a high-growth commercial biotech company

Benefits of working with our team:
PharmaEssentia USA strives every day to improve the lives of patients, as well as our employees. As a valued member of PharmaEssentia USA, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Comprehensive medical coverage: 80% employer paid
• Dental coverage: 90% employer paid
• Vision coverage: 100% employer paid
• Generous paid time-off
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Up to $150 monthly cell phone allowance
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement:
At PharmaEssentia USA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PharmaEssentia USA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. PharmaEssentia USA does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Staffing agencies should not send resumes to our HR team or to any PharmaEssentia USA employees. PharmaEssentia USA is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies.