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Legal Contracts Manager

US CA San DiegoFull-time$120k2026-09-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of routine and complex contracts supporting clinical development and clinical studies for a biopharmaceutical company.

Role type

Legal Contracts Manager (Clinical Development)

Builds

Clinical trial agreements, vendor/service agreements, work orders, and study-related documents

Domain

Biopharmaceutical / Clinical Development

Required skills

Contract drafting and negotiation, Legal document analysis, Clinical study support, Contract management system administration, Financial requisition approval, Risk mitigation strategies

Preferred skills

Biotech/Pharma industry experience, Paralegal certification, Senior law professional collaboration

Technologies

Contract management systems, Word processing, Email, Database programs

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and file routine and complex contracts; Provide contract support for clinical studies including CTAs and vendor agreements; Communicate contract risks and mitigation strategies to business partners; Support administration of the company's contract management system; Assist in approving financial requisitions; Research legal issues and engage in fact gathering

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC