Contracts Manager

Cosette Pharmaceuticals Inc.•Bridgewater, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a US-based, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with capabilities in product development, manufacturing, and commercial operations. Cosette has a fast-growing portfolio of branded pharmaceuticals consisting of products in the cardiology, women's health, and migraine markets. Cosette has a long history in quality manufacturing of complex dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, oral liquids/solutions and suppositories, which has led to consistent supply to customers and commercialization success. Cosette has corporate and manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and North Carolina and is supported by more than 300 dedicated employees across all functional areas. Innovating every day.™ Position Summary The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing a high volume of agreements across the full contract lifecycle, supporting Legal and business stakeholders with efficient, scalable contracting processes. This role serves as a key operational partner to Legal, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, and business teams and plays a central role in administering and optimizing the company’s contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment, and experienced in contract lifecycle management, commercial agreements, and legal operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or a related role
Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform (Linksquares or related platform preferred)
Experience managing high contract volumes in a fast‑paced environment
Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Legal teams in a pharmaceutical, or regulated industry
Experience with large‑scale contract migrations
Familiarity with corporate governance documentation and processes
Experience working cross‑functionally with Finance, Procurement, and Compliance

Responsibilities

Manage high‑volume commercial contracts across the full lifecycle, including intake, drafting, review, negotiation, execution, and post‑execution administration
Draft, review, and negotiate Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Consulting, Statements of Work (SOWs), Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs), amendments, and related commercial agreements
Ensure contracts align with company policies, risk tolerance, and legal requirements
Serve as system owner and primary administrator for the Linksquares platform, including workflows, templates, metadata, and contract repository management
Configure, maintain, and continuously improve contracting workflows and intake processes in alignment with Legal and business requirements
Support contract execution through DocuSign integration and ensure executed agreements are accurately stored and tracked
Provide comprehensive audit and clean-up of database
Lead the migration, normalization, and standardization of contracts into the system
Improve data consistency, reporting accuracy, and operational visibility across the contract portfolio
Maintain audit‑ready contract records and support internal or external audits as needed
Support Legal leadership with corporate governance documentation, creation and maintenance of corporate data sheets, consent tracker, D&O slate
Organize and maintain BOD meeting minutes
Assist with reporting, metrics, and documentation supporting Legal operations and leadership decision‑making
Partner closely with Legal, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, and business stakeholders to streamline contracting processes and improve turnaround times
Train and provide guidance on contracting processes and serve as a point of contact for contract‑related questions