Senior Manager/Associate Director, Contracts Specialist

Stoke Therapeutics•Bedford, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will be responsible for managing the contracting life cycle (assessment, negotiation, finalizing, management and enforcement) for a wide range of types of agreements in support of Stoke Therapeutics’ business operations, while ensuring compliance, alignment with business needs, and operational excellence. The person in this role will need to be able to manage multiple competing priorities and work collaboratively in an environment with multiple stakeholders. The Contracts Specialist will report to the VP, Corporate Legal.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Law or a related field; candidates with a Paralegal certificate or JD will also be considered.
Minimum of 6-8 years of contract review, drafting, negotiation and management experience in a biotech company, Contract Research Organization (CRO), or pharmaceutical environment
Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in biopharma research and development matters and familiarity with relevant laws and regulations and intellectual property (IP) matters that arise in the biopharma industry. Proficiency utilizing a contract management system (preferably Agiloft).
Other Skills: High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, excellent negotiation and communication skills, proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and build strong internal relationships, and the ability to manage high-volume workloads and competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts
Partner closely with internal stakeholders to ensure contract terms align with company policies, legal and compliance standards, and business objectives
Optimize and implement contracting processes and best practices, ensuring efficient workflows, compliance, and alignment across teams
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights and obligations, as needed
Assist with the maintenance of the contract management system, including ensuring proper filing and tracking of contracts, and renewal management and obligation monitoring
Develop, update, and maintain contract templates and playbooks in partnership with Legal & Compliance advisors
Assist in training and educating employees on contract-related processes and best practices
Identify and mitigate potential risks in contract terms and conditions in partnership with Legal & Compliance leadership