Manager/Senior Manager, Contracts

About Codera                                                                                                                                       

Codera is a Tang Capital company that provides in-house end-to-end drug development capabilities for its portfolio companies. Founded in 2002, Tang Capital is a life-sciences focused investment company that creates, acquires and finances companies that develop and commercialize pharmaceutical products.

Position Summary                                                                                                                               

The Manager/Senior Manager, Contracts will be responsible for providing contract support for Codera’s organization-wide activities, including research, manufacturing, clinical, finance, general business and general operations. This role will review and negotiate contracts, develop, maintain and improve contract processes and templates, manage contract-related information and data and report real-time contract status updates to management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities                                                                                                  

• Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including confidentiality agreements, clinical study site agreements, vendor and service agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements, consulting and personnel-related contracts, license agreements, software and data-related agreements, amendments and change orders


• Work closely with internal stakeholders across departments, including Clinical Operations, Finance and Accounting, Quality, Technical Operations and Regulatory, to ensure contracts address the Company’s needs while mitigating business and legal risks


• Manage the contract lifecycle, including maintaining contract templates, managing contract intake and distribution, tracking, reviewing and negotiating contracts, facilitating internal approvals and execution of contracts, reporting comprehensive statuses of in-process contracts and summaries of executed contracts, tracking termination and renewal dates, and proactively working with internal stakeholders about contract renewals


• Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations (g., FDA, EMA, HIPAA), and company policies


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; paralegal or contract certification preferred


• Minimum 4 years of experience in contracts management in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company


• Advanced knowledge of Word and Excel


• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts for Phase I-IV clinical studies preferred


• Ability to understand and analyze contract terms, accurately identify and assess risks, make decisions with respect to contract content in alignment with Codera’s risk tolerance and contracting standards, and offer a practical, business-minded approach to contract negotiation


• High level of integrity with the ability to maintain the protection of proprietary and confidential information


• Flexible and adaptable to shifting deadlines and priorities, able to effectively prioritize and manage a large volume of contract assignments


• Self-starter who will continuously look for opportunities to improve processes


• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to use clear language to explain complex concepts

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

The estimated annual base salary for this position is $120,000 - $160,000, commensurate with experience and skills. 

Codera provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ physical, mental and financial health and includes employer sponsored insurance plans including medical, dental and vision coverage; generous paid time off; retirement plan options and additional wellness and professional development programs.

Codera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Codera participate in E‑Verify. All newly hired employees are required to complete the E‑Verify process as part of their employment eligibility verification.