Contract Coordinator

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to join ADARx Pharmaceuticals as a Contract Coordinator to help meet our fast-growing contractual needs. This position will be responsible for coordinating all activities related to the preparation, review, execution, and the administration of contracts.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manages the contracts process, including maintaining and updating the Company’s contracts system.
• Maintain database of all contracts, including tracking their status and ensuring they are updated and compliant.
• Collaborating with different departments and stakeholders to gather all necessary information for contracts.
• Assisting in the negotiation of contract terms with external partners.
• Monitoring contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to identify trends and issues.
• Resolving any existing contract conflicts with vendors or partners.
• Ensure contracts are executed in accordance with corporate strategies
• Ensuring all deadlines and conditions described in contracts are met (e.g., payments and deliveries).
• Ensure cost efficiency in all contracts.
• Providing advice and guidance on contract matters.
• Ensure legal documents are accurate, properly formatted, and meet the necessary legal requirements.
• Maintains and helps update contract templates and other legal documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Physical Characteristics:

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

On-Site Protocol:

Physical presence at the ADARx Pharmaceuticals worksite is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree is required.
• 2 years minimum experience of relevant work.
• Familiar with DocuSign, AdobeSign, and Contract Management System.
• Understanding of key contract terms.
• Knowledge of procurement process and contract management.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite products, Adobe Pro.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharma/Biotech experience.
• CRO experience is a plus but not required.

Required Key Attributes:

• Must be able to work independently with supervision as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for this role.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Adaptable / Flexible - willing and able to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities as well as an ability to meet day-to-day challenges.
• Understand project timelines and deliverables and plans/coordinate project work accordingly with departmental, functional, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of technical legal terminology.
• Knowledge of legal processes and procedures.

Compensation:

• This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, occasional overtime.
• Pay is commensurate with experience.
• Equity-based compensation
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts 
• Gym Membership
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick, Jury Duty, Bereavement

Work Authorization:

• United States (Required)
• Background Check
• As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check.

Company Overview:

We are a late-stage clinical biotechnology company dedicated to transforming cutting-edge science into next-generation RNA medicines across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Our goal is to control the expression of specific disease drivers with highly selective RNA targeted therapies, delivering life-changing treatments for patients with urgent unmet medical needs.

ADARx Pharmaceuticals is an EEO employer committed to an exciting, diverse, and enriching work environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Disclosure Statement:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
• Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
• The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual target bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, type and length of experience within the industry, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• Total Compensation includes base salary; benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; 401(k) matching program; paid time off; paid holidays; Employee Assistance Program; and other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including but not limited to cash bonuses.
• Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current NAI employee who was conditionally offered the position.