Contracts Manager
GeneDx
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $115,000 - $132,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Assist with the full lifecycle of contract drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing agreements across multiple business lines.
- Assist with the development of contracting standards, templates, and playbooks to drive efficiency, reduce negotiation time, and ensure consistent risk management.
- Assist Head of Commercial Contracts and Sr. Manager, Contracts, in the cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Compliance to ensure contracts meet both legal and business requirements.
- Negotiate standard contracts/terms with external parties under the guidance of the Senior Contracts Manager.
- Assist with legal team projects on an as-needed basis, working directly with Head of Commercial Contracts and Sr. Manager, Contracts, paralegals and attorneys.
- Assist with optimization contract workflows and implement best practices for tracking, storage, and reporting.
- Assist with the enhancement of the contract management tools and technology (including AI capabilities), ensuring accurate and accessible contract records.
- Analyze contract data to identify patterns, improve negotiation outcomes, and support strategic planning.
- Identify and mitigate contractual risks related to patient data, clinical services, and vendor performance.
- Collaborate with Compliance and Privacy teams to incorporate regulatory updates into standard contract language.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5-7 years of progressive contracts experience in a corporate legal department or law firm, preferably with exposure to high-volume and complex agreements.
- Demonstrated ability to lead contract negotiations independently and strategically.
- Strong understanding of contract law, risk allocation, and commercial terms.
- Experience implementing and managing contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Voluntary benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
contract draftingcontract negotiationcontract managementcontract lifecycle managementrisk managementdata analysiscontract lawcommercial termsregulatory compliancevendor performance
Soft skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsinfluencing skillstrust buildingstrategic thinkingcollaborationproblem-solvingtime managementleadershipadaptability