Contracts Manager

Company Information

At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.

Company Culture

Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives.

At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Job Overview Summary

The Contracts Manager is an experienced commercial negotiator who is part of the close-knit Legal team. They lead legal negotiations with our customers and vendors, efficiently bringing deals to a favorable close. They are a high performer with exceptional communication skills who loves to learn. They are adaptable, team-oriented, and operate with a high degree of integrity.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate a variety of contracts, including master agreements (containing SaaS subscription terms) data privacy agreements, statements of work, software user agreements, business associate agreements, and consulting services arrangements

Coordinate with internal and external subject matter experts, including external counsel when needed

Drive the contracting process and serve as point of contact for internal stakeholders and customers

Respond to inquiries regarding contract interpretation and compliance

Support continuous improvement of internal processes

Establish and build good working relationships with internal clients, based on mutual trust and respect, as well as knowledge of the company’s business, needs, and goals

Work on additional legal or contracting projects as directed

Maintain contractual records and documentation

Participate in training new staff

Other duties as assigned

Location

This role is open to candidates working remotely in the United States.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, Paralegal Studies, Communications, or related field

8-12 years’ experience working with contracts and ideally previous experience negotiating SaaS agreements

Experience working in-house at a technology company, software company, CRO, or pharmaceutical company

Experience with different kinds of commercial transactions (e.g., SaaS, strategic alliance, IP licensing, software licensing, working with contractors, outsourcing, facilities, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

JD a plus but not required

Familiarity with data privacy, HIPAA, and information security

Knowledge of IRBs and related FDA regulations a plus

Confident, effective, and positive negotiator who can lead the process, focus on important issues and efficiently bring deals to a favorable cause

Strong aptitude for drafting documents, emails, and anything else in a very precise manner, while still being concise and digestible for non-lawyers

Attention to detail is a must

Skilled at working cross-functionally and collaboratively with different departments

Ability to successfully work independently with little guidance, but also able to use good judgment and escalate issues when needed

Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities and deliver work within deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer familiarity and navigation skills

Salesforce experience

Physical and Mental Requirements

Sit or stand for extended periods of time at stationary workstation

Regularly carry, raise, and lower objects of up to 10 Lbs.

Learn and comprehend basic instructions

Focus and attention to tasks and responsibilities

Verbal communication; listening and understanding, responding, and speaking

Advarra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability or genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Advarra provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of these protected characteristics. Further, Advarra takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to any of these protected characteristics in all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and separation from employment.

The base salary range for this role is $90,367 - $128,020. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience and may vary from the amounts listed above. This position may also be eligible for a variable bonus in addition to base salary as well as health coverage, paid holidays, and other benefits.