What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Specialist position at eGenesis?
COMPANY MISSION
At eGenesis, we aspire to deliver safe and effective human transplantable cells, tissue and organs utilizing the latest advancements in genome editing.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Contracts Specialist will report to the Head of Legal & Intellectual Property and be responsible for supporting and managing the contract lifecycle, ensuring efficient contract initiation, review, renewal, and compliance. In this role, you will work closely with business stakeholders, legal, and finance teams to draft, negotiate, and track a variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, NDAs, MSAs, consulting agreements and other legal documents. You will own the contracting process and continuously improve it to meet the needs of the company through its next stage of growth.
\n- Manage the full contract lifecycle, from initiation to renewal, ensuring agreements align with business needs and compliance requirements
- Prepare, review, and revise a variety of contracts, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to finalize terms
- Keep organized and up-to-date records within the company’s contract management system to maintain accuracy and accessibility; refine and optimize contract/document storage platforms and process for communication with internal business owners as well as external parties
- Assist in refining contract templates and optimizing internal processes to enhance efficiency and ensure consistency across agreements
- Assist in the review, processing and management of invoices from outside counsel, working closely with the legal and finance teams to ensure accuracy and proper documentation
- Provide guidance to business teams on contract terms and best practices, helping them navigate legal and regulatory considerations
- Serve as the primary resource for contract-related inquiries, helping business units to interpret and adhere to relevant contract terms
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, legal studies, or a related field. A paralegal certification or JD preferred
- 5 years of experience in contract management in biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences
- Strong understanding of contract law and familiarity with biotech industry-specific agreements
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
