Contracts Manager

Advarra

Contracts Manager at Advarra overseeing contract negotiations in a clinical research environment. Focuses on collaboration and compliance with ethical standards and industry practices.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $90,367 - $128,020 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Work on additional legal or contracting projects as directed
Maintain contractual records and documentation
Participate in training new staff
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.)
JD a plus but not required
Familiarity with data privacy, HIPAA, and information security
Knowledge of IRBs and related FDA regulations a plus
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 manage conflicting demands and priorities and deliver work within deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer familiarity and navigation skills
Salesforce experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health coverage
Paid holidays
Variable bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationdrafting contractsSaaS agreementsdata privacy agreementsstatements of workbusiness associate agreementscommercial transactionsHIPAA complianceFDA regulationsdocument drafting

Soft Skills

attention to detailcross-functional collaborationcommunicationrelationship buildingtime managementproblem-solvingadaptabilitytrainingprocess improvementstakeholder management

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeJD (Juris Doctor) - optionalParalegal certification - optional