Exelixis · 2 hours ago
Senior Contracts Manager (Commercial Legal Affairs)
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$133K/yr - $189K/yr
5+ years expExelixis is a biotechnology company focused on commercial legal affairs, and they are seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to handle various contracts supporting their commercial function. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts, as well as providing legal support on administrative and regulatory matters.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Draft, negotiate and manage a wide range of commercial contracts (which may include confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, data sharing, market access and supply or distribution-related agreements, and various vendor services agreements) under supervision of senior attorneys
Advise and troubleshoot on existing agreements and agreement-related questions under supervision of senior attorneys
Define risks related to contracts documents and relationships and be able to communicate those risks to appropriate internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution
Interact with various internal clients efficiently and effectively to address legal and business questions
Handle miscellaneous legal tasks on an as needed basis under direction of senior attorneys
Maintain and track status for contracts
Provide support to in-house attorneys as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; or
JD degree and 1 year of related experience; or
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of one year of in-house experience at a biotechnology, pharmaceutical or high-tech company, with a focus on contract drafting and negotiation and preference for commercial contracting experience related to health care, market access or pharmaceutical supply and distribution
Experience with word processing and contracts management systems
Thorough understanding of the contract management process, including tracking, negotiation, approval and signature processes
Ability to work both independently and effectively across a variety of functional groups (such as Commercial, Research and Development, Supply, Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, IT and Investor Relations) and all levels of management
Flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills; must have excellent interpersonal communication skills
Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to prioritize; must be responsible and conscientious
Ability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines
Dedication to quality and reliability in all work tasks
Preferred
Working knowledge of the drug discovery and development and commercialization process and ability to understand risks and requirements associated with pharmaceutical contracting preferred
Experience with or knowledge of paralegal support tasks, with a focus on commercial matters or corporate matters, preferred
Benefits
401k plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
Sales-based incentive plan
Opportunity to purchase company stock
Receive long-term incentives
15 accrued vacation days in their first year
17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year
Company
Exelixis
Exelixis works is focused on discovering, developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$514MKey Investors
Deerfield
2015-07-23Post Ipo Equity· $135M
2012-02-16Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2010-06-03Post Ipo Debt· $160M
Leadership Team
Michael Morrissey
President and CEO
Christopher Senner
Executive Vice President and CFO
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