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FFF Enterprises · 1 week ago

Director, Contracts

Temecula, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $165K/yr

8+ years exp

FFF Enterprises is a leading organization in the pharmaceutical distribution industry, seeking a Director of Contracts to oversee the contract lifecycle. This role involves strategic direction for negotiation, drafting, and compliance of contracts while managing a team to enhance efficiency and ensure alignment with business objectives.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead contracts operations though the entire contract lifecycle. This includes competently executing the preparation, analysis, revision, negotiation, and maintenance of all contract documents from initial pursuit through contract closeout

Draft, prepare, evaluate, review, and negotiate a variety of transactional documents, including but not limited to: Distribution Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, GPO Agreements, Purchase Orders, Vendor Agreements, Sales and Purchasing Agreements, Subcontracts, Independent Consulting Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Statements of Work, Service Agreements, IT Agreements, and other contracts necessary to support business operations

Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and collaboration are built into standard processes

Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives—leveraging AI and other advanced technologies—to enhance the efficiency, scalability, and consistency of deliverables produced by the Contracts team

Manage the Contracts team, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to deliver timely and accurate contract drafting, review, and execution

Drive continuous improvements in policies and processes, including document templates; evaluate workflows; creation of playbooks; and establish priorities

Demonstrate strong teamwork and relationship-building skills by serving as a key liaison between the legal department and internal teams, as well as external partners and stakeholders, to deliver legal support for critical business initiatives

Ability to handle multiple assignments and deadlines with accuracy and excellent attention to detail

Adheres specifically to all company policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations, and laws

Display dedication to position responsibilities and achieve assigned goals and objectives

Always represent the Company in a professional manner

Understand and internalize the Company’s purpose, display loyalty to the Company and its organizational values

Display enthusiasm and dedication to learning how to be more effective on the job and share knowledge with others

Work effectively with co-workers, internal and external customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; address others by name, title, or other respectful identifier, and respect the diversity of our work force in actions, words, and deeds

Comply with the policies and procedures stated in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program by always working in a safe manner and immediately reporting any injury, safety hazard, or program violation

Ensure conduct is consistent with all Compliance Program Policies and procedures when engaging in any activity on behalf of the company. Immediately report any concerns or violations

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Contract lifecycle managementPharmaceutical contracts expertiseNegotiation skillsProcess improvementMicrosoft Office proficiencyLeadership experienceAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Master's Degree with significant experience in contract management, negotiation, and administration, particularly in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or related industries, or Juris Doctorate preferred

Deep understanding of contract lifecycle management, including negotiation, drafting, review, and closeout, with a focus on pharmaceutical or life sciences contracts

Expertise in handling complex agreements such as distribution contracts, licensing agreements, GPO agreements, and vendor agreements

Demonstrated success in driving process improvements in contract management

Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a combination of law firm and in-house roles, particularly in Pharmaceutical, life sciences industry

Must have five (5) years in a previous leadership and managerial role

The candidate must have a strong background in negotiating and drafting complex agreements

Experience with AI adoption in contract processes

Exceptional attention to detail and advanced critical thinking and communication skills with ability to influence and shape favorable business outcomes

Experience working closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives

Significant expertise in Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Word and Excel is required

Must have strong leadership skills with experience leading a contracts or legal team

Guided by strong moral and ethical principles

Must have exceptional organizational skills and the ability to consistently prioritize, coordinate and satisfy numerous competing demands

Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical skills

Excellent communication (verbal and written), drafting, and negotiating skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders

Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrates honesty, responsibility, integrity, and dedication in the fulfillment of commitments

Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong business acumen, problem-solving skills and legal judgment

Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Word (Track Changes, Compare, cross-references/TOCs, styles) and Adobe Acrobat Pro (PDF compare, merge/assemble, OCR, redaction, form fields)