Contracts Manager II

Exelixis • Alameda, CA

9d • $122,000 - $173,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Contracts Manager II is responsible for drafting, negotiating and managing a variety of contracts supporting Exelixis' research, development, and supply chain functions, providing key support to advance Exelixis' mission.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in related discipline and 7 years of related experience; or JD preferred; or Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree and 2 - 3 years of in-house experience at a biotechnology, pharmaceutical or high-tech company, with a focus on contract drafting and negotiation
• Thorough understanding of the contract management process, including tracking, negotiation, approval and signature processes.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively across a variety of functional groups (such as Commercial, Research and Development, CMC, Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, IT and Investor Relations) and all levels of management.
• Flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets.
• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize; must be responsible and conscientious.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
• Dedication to quality and reliability in all work tasks.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the drug discovery and development process and ability to understand risks and requirements associated with pharmaceutical contracting preferred.
• Experience with or knowledge of paralegal support tasks, with a focus on intellectual property matters or corporate matters, preferred.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills; must have excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and manage a wide range of contracts (which may include confidentiality agreements, consulting and service agreements, materials transfer agreements, research agreements, clinical study agreements, and various vendor services agreements) under close supervision.
• Advise and troubleshoot on existing agreements under supervision.
• Define risks related to contracts documents and relationships, and be able to communicate those risks to appropriate internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution.
• Interact with various internal clients effectively to address legal and business questions.
• Handle miscellaneous legal tasks on an as needed basis under supervision.
• Maintain and track status for contracts.
• Provide support to in-house attorneys as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits

• 401k plan with generous company contributions
• group medical, dental and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• discretionary annual bonus program
• opportunity to purchase company stock
• long-term incentives
• 15 accrued vacation days in their first year
• 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
• up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level