Job description

Our Customer has been committed to improving lives since the company was founded in 1896. Today, they create innovative medicines and diagnostic tests that help millions of patients globally. They are the world's number 1 in biotech with 17 biopharmaceuticals on the market. Over half of the compounds in their product pipeline are biopharmaceuticals, enabling them to deliver better-targeted therapies.
We are seeking a Senior Contract Associate on a contract basis to help support our Customer's business needs. This stakeholder-facing and independent negotiator will support the organization's portfolio of agreements in furtherance of the organization's pipeline. Working directly with internal and external business and legal personnel, this talented contract negotiator will draft, negotiate, and execute contracts while ensuring the best position on behalf of the organization. This role is a hybrid setup with 2 days remote and 3 days onsite at our Customer’s South San Francisco, CA location.

What You’ll Do:
Draft, negotiate, and execute a variety of different types of service and nondisclosure agreements
Support day-to-day business operations while engaging in teamwork with DSC and different departments
Work closely with DSC, stakeholders, and different departments to identify, incorporate, and initiate process improvements based on evolving contract and project demands
Analyze contract positions that deviate from the company’s general business standard and balance the risk tolerance of such positions while maintaining the company’s business standards
Independently exercise business judgment and strategize contract risk mitigation solutions while upholding the company’s business standards and best practice
Contribute to the development and improvement of contract templates, playbooks, and guidance documents
Exhibit a “can-do” outlook and positivity in this position

Must Haves:
At least 1 year of contract drafting and negotiation experience
Possess a fundamental knowledge of contract lifecycle management, from initiation to execution
Drafting and negotiating service contracts
Working with stakeholders and different departments which may include business development, procurement, finance, legal, and compliance
Solid interpersonal, listening, and communicative skills to ensure consistent transparency among all stakeholders and business teams

Education:
A United States Juris Doctor is required

Hours & Location:
M-F, 40 hours/week. This role will be a hybrid setup with 2 days remote and 3 days onsite at our Customer’s South San Francisco, CA location
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application.
Please note : In order to create a safe, productive work environment, our client is requiring all contractors to be fully vaccinated (regardless of work location) according to the CDC guidelines (please inform your employer if you need a medical or religious exemption). Prior to onboarding, contractors will be required to attest that they are fully vaccinated.
Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of the waiting period for eligible engagements)
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA, Commuter Benefit Program
The salary range for this position is $45.36 - $52.34 per hour.

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