Epiq Counsel ยท 2 days ago
Procurement Contract Manager (Pharmaceutical Industry)
Epiq Counsel is an innovative legal services talent provider that offers meaningful in-house legal work and flexibility to sophisticated and credentialed lawyers and legal professionals. They are actively seeking a Contract Manager with direct experience in procurement contracts within the pharmaceutical industry to oversee the contract workflow and collaborate with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Oversee the end-to-end contract workflow, from initial intake to final execution
Review and validate contract request submissions, coordinating with requestors to obtain any missing information
Submit contract requests into the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system (Coupa) and initiate workspace creation
Assemble contracts using standardized templates and appendices
Conduct initial review of third-party redlines with minimal supervision, adhering to established negotiation parameters and legal guidance
Collaborate with Procurement Category Managers, business units, and subject matter experts (e.g., Data Privacy, Safety, Quality, IT) during contract review
Lead negotiations with counterparties to finalize contract terms
Manage contract approvals, execution, and follow-up activities throughout the workflow
Input key contract data to support reporting and analytics initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
3+ years of contract review experience required
Pharma / Biotech experience required
Demonstrated ability to apply organizational standards and established playbooks when drafting and negotiating contracts
Skilled in negotiating agreements with external parties in close collaboration with Legal, Procurement, and SMEs
Strong aptitude for understanding internal stakeholder needs and communicating confidently and diplomatically across functions
Benefits
Fully remote
Compensation commensurate with experience and complexity of engagement
401(k) with company match
PTO and paid federal holidays
Optional medical coverage; HSA Account; Wellness Program
Company
Epiq Counsel
Epiq Counsel helps manage in-house workflow by engaging experienced legal professionals.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase