Manager, Contracts Management

Mirum Pharmaceuticals•Foster City, CA

17h•$145,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mirum is seeking a Contracts Manager who will partner with internal stakeholders to draft, redline, review, negotiate and execute clear agreements with external business partners and providers. The types of agreements include a variety of commercial and clinical trial agreements, including software licensing, Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, Amendments, Manufacturing, Supply, Quality, HCP and General Consulting Agreements and well as the full suite of Clinical trial agreements (CTAs, LOIs and PI acknowledgements). This role will prepare, negotiate, and manage contracts and/or contract activities across multiple functions and domestic and international environments using an internal contract management system. The successful candidate will have significant experience in contracts drafting and negotiations in the pharma industry, as well as experience working in fast-paced, start-up, high growth environments.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in contracts management required.
Experienced professional in contract drafting, review, redline, negotiation and finalization with the ability to understand and draft complex legal and business terms.
Experience with a variety of clinical and commercial agreements preferred.
Solid understanding of legal terminology and contract management software.
Experience in Life Science or Biotechnology industries required.
Familiarity with international agreements preferred.
Knowledge of international organizational structures preferred.
Detail oriented, strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a start-up environment.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgement even in ambiguous situations.
Common sense, great judgement, and a good sense of humor.
Ability to operate with a sense of urgency.
Willingness and ability to work with high volume of contracts.
Business acumen and ability to understand business needs.
Problem Solving/Legal and Business Analysis
Customer-Service/Client Focus
Excellent organizational skills
Time management skills
Decision Making
Desire to learn
Proficient in SharePoint, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Box, Contracts Lifecycle Management software.

Responsibilities

Structure, draft, redline, review and negotiate contracts: Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of contract language relative to the business need, compliance with all laws and regulations and company policies and procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs, identify issues, and obtain input on timelines and deliverables.
Utilize and champion the CLM platform to track, monitor, and report on contract status, renewals, and obligations.
Structure, draft, and negotiate contract terms based on strategy discussions, key stakeholder input, approved contract standard terms and conditions, and organizational needs and expectations.
Ensure that the contract is complete, accurate and all risks have been identified to the business owner and the proper reviews/approvals completed prior to execution.
Work with business owners on any amendments, contract terminations, and/or contract renewals.
Ensure contracts are recorded and maintained in the repository.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.
Manage electronic execution of agreements through DocuSign and ensure proper integration into the contract repository.
Assist with other projects as needed/requested.