BEPC Inc. - Business Excellence Professional Consulting · 23 hours ago
Contracts Manager III
BEPC Inc. is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager III to support one of their clients within Development Sciences and Translational Medicine. This role is responsible for assessing, drafting, negotiating, and executing a wide range of contracts to enable efficient collaboration with external partners while ensuring full compliance with company policies, laws, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Assess, analyze, draft, review, negotiate, and execute contractual agreements in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
Negotiate optimal contract terms while balancing risk exposure and business objectives
Exercise sound judgment and decision-making authority during negotiations with minimal reliance on legal counsel
Advise and influence stakeholders and functional leadership on contractual, legal, and business terms
Partner with internal teams to identify future needs and implement process improvements (e.g., templates, playbooks, delegation of authority)
Manage vendor and client relationships throughout the contract lifecycle
Track contract execution, lifecycle milestones, and renewals
Maintain accurate records of executed contracts and respond to audit requests
Act as a subject matter resource and may train or mentor other contract professionals
Lead or support special projects and process improvement initiatives
Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders highlighting contract purpose, process, risks, and key considerations
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or a related field
Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to build effective internal and external partnerships
Preferred
Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Contract management certification (e.g., IACCM/WorldCC, NCMA)
Experience supporting scientific, research, or regulated organizations
Company
BEPC Inc. - Business Excellence Professional Consulting
BEPC Incorporated provides Technical Engineering and Information Technology Project Management services to Fortune 500 companies in the industries: Life Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Technologies, Advanced Technologies, Automotive, and Construction.