Contracts and Legal Systems Manager

MapLight Therapeutics, Inc.

. Be responsible for the operation and administration of the company’s contract management system, acting as the key point of contact for the business .

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be responsible for the operation and administration of the company’s contract management system, acting as the key point of contact for the business
Coordinate and assist in developing policies, procedures and systems to support and facilitate efficient contract development and analysis
Draft, review and negotiate a variety of day-to-day contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements, consulting agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements, clinical trial agreements and other clinical documents, independently and with limited supervision
Negotiate to conclude agreements as efficiently as possible while meeting client needs and safeguarding MapLight’s interests
Effectively manage outside vendors, including working with and supervising outside counsel, as required
Create, improve, and implement applicable forms, templates, processes, and procedures to improve efficiency
Obtain and maintain a strong working knowledge of the Company’s business, scientific capabilities, and key strategic business objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of progressive responsibility with recent experience in contract negotiation, administration and/or management
Experience with pharmaceutical and life sciences companies
Familiarity with design and administration of contracts management systems (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Concur, NetSuite)
Paralegal certification or equivalent legal education or training is considered a plus
Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual bonus opportunity
medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
short term and long term disability
401(K) plan with match
stock options
flexible non-accrual paid time off
parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract negotiationcontract administrationcontract managementdrafting contractsreviewing contractsnegotiating agreementsvendor managementpolicy developmentprocess improvementclinical trial agreements

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillssupervisionproblem-solvingclient management

Certifications

Paralegal certification