Contracts Manager

Our client, a biotechnology company located in Burlington, MA, is seeking a Contracts Manager to join their team on a temporary to hire basis. The schedule for this role is 9am-5pm and compensating up to $55 an hour. They are looking to fill this role as soon as possible. Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply today.Job Description: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.Job 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 skillsCan 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 skillsReputation 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.Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.Company Profile:Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com. We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)