Senior Contracts Specialist- Biotech/Pharma/Medical Device ( Remote)
Location:
Remote (U.S.)
Pay Rate:
$55-$65hr ( Based on experience level)
Schedule:
Full-time
|
Monday-Friday
Duration:
8-9 Month Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage with Potential to Extend)
• **Must have experience in supporting full cycle contract within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical device, or similar regulated industry .
Our client recognizes that their exceptional employees are vital to their success. Their work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because they are making a difference. The team is seeking talented individuals who will thrive in their collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in their mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease.
They are pursuing of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community. Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease!
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Contracts Specialist
to support a fast-paced Research & Development (R&D) organization by managing the full contract lifecycle for a high volume of vendor and service agreements. This role is heavily focused on contract processing, documentation, and coordination, with much of the day spent reviewing, entering, tracking, and managing contracts through multiple systems.
The ideal candidate has experience within the
biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or medical device industry
and is comfortable working cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Legal, Procurement, and external vendors. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, patience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring contracts move efficiently through the review and approval process.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage the full contract lifecycle
, from contract request through execution, amendments, renewals, and contract closeout.
• Draft, review, and finalize
a wide variety of contracts using approved company templates.
• Process and manage
high-volume contract data entry
, ensuring contract information is entered accurately and efficiently throughout the day.
• Maintain accurate contract records and supporting documentation within the
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
system.
• Submit contract requests using
Smartsheet (or similar tools)
, upload documentation into
Coupa
, and route agreements through
Agiloft (or similar CLM system)
for Legal review and approval.
• Track contracts throughout the approval process while ensuring all required documentation is complete.
• Partner closely with
Clinical Operations, Research & Development (R&D), Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Procurement, Finance, Purchasing, and external vendors
to ensure contracts move through the workflow efficiently.
• Review contract language for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company policies.
• Monitor contract status and proactively follow up with internal stakeholders to prevent delays.
• Maintain detailed contract files, approval records, audit documentation, and supporting files.
• Support vendor onboarding and supplier contract activities.
• Assist with developing and improving contract templates, SOPs, workflows, and contract management processes.
• Communicate contract processes and requirements to internal business partners who may not be familiar with contracting procedures.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Required Qualifications
• 4–10 years of experience
as a Contract Specialist, Contract Administrator, or similar contracts-focused role.
• Must have experience working within the
biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical device, or similar regulated industry.
• Experience managing the
full contract lifecycle
, including drafting, reviewing, processing, executing, renewing, and amending contracts.
• Hands-on experience using
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems
to manage, track, and maintain contracts.
• Experience using
Agiloft (preferred)
or a similar CLM platform.
• Experience using
Coupa
for procurement and contract workflows.
• Experience with:
Master Service Agreements (MSAs) Consulting Agreements, Service Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs/CDAs),Statements of Work (SOWs).Work Orders. Change Orders ,
Amendments
• Experience maintaining accurate
contract records, documentation, and approval tracking
within a CLM system.
• Experience using
Smartsheet (preferred), Google Sheets, and/or Microsoft Excel
for contract request tracking and workflow management.
• Understanding of contract workflows, including submitting contract requests through tools such as Smartsheet, uploading documentation into Coupa, and routing contracts through Agiloft (or similar CLM platforms) for Legal review.
• Experience spending the majority of the workday
processing, reviewing, entering, and managing contracts.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and finalizing contracts using approved company templates.
TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.
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