Contracts Manager
Veracyte, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $160,000 - $186,000 per year
About the role
- The Contracts Manager will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating (in collaboration with other legal team members) research collaboration agreements, material transfer agreements, and other R&D agreements.
- Supporting contracting for R&D collaborations, by partnering closely with Veracyte’s R&D department and other stakeholders
- Working with business partners to understand what drives each collaboration, identify contractual risks, and propose risk-mitigation solutions
- Assist in developing templates and playbooks; provide insights to improve Veracyte’s contract management system (currently Ironclad)
- Supporting intellectual property management for the IP Counsel; overflow support for Contracts Counsel
Requirements
- Paralegal or Attorney:
- Paralegal: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
- Attorney: JD (or equivalent) with active bar membership, with at least 5 years of legal experience; law firm training in technology transactions practice is preferred.
- Experience (required) in life sciences technology transactions—e.g., diagnostic, medical device, CRO, biotech, or pharma
- Ability to analyze complex issues and take business/client-focused approach to difficult decisions—to advance practical solutions
- Exceptional drafting skills with an affinity for using language to achieve compromise
- Passion for supporting patient care and ability to engage team members to achieve objectives
- Strong prioritization and time-management skills needed for a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
contract draftingcontract negotiationrisk analysistemplate developmentcontract managementintellectual property managementlegal researchcollaboration agreementsmaterial transfer agreementsR&D agreements
Soft skills
business/client-focused approachexceptional drafting skillsproblem-solvingteam engagementprioritizationtime managementcommunicationcollaborationanalytical thinkingadaptability
Certifications
JDactive bar membership