Connecticut Innovations ยท 14 hours ago
Contract Specialist
New Haven, CT
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expConnecticut Innovations is seeking a Contract Specialist to join Veradermics, a dynamic biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative dermatological therapeutics. The Contract Specialist will manage the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency across various company functions.
BiotechnologyEnergyInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment
Hiring Manager
Bo Bradstreet
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end contract workflows, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing a variety of contracts, including MSAs, SOWs, service agreements, consulting agreements, clinical trial agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements, distribution agreements, and confidentiality agreements
Ensure company contracts satisfy company policies, legal standards, and compliance requirements
Maintain version control, renewals, expirations, and deliverables
Serve as a point of contact for internal teams and external vendors on contract status and required documentation
Maintain and improve contract repositories, naming conventions, templates, and filing systems
Track key metrics (cycle time, volume, renewals) and support reporting dashboards
Support ongoing optimization of contract management tools or workflow systems, and onboard contract management systems
Use AI where appropriate to enhance efficiency and accomplish objectives, all in accordance with company policies and priorities
Partner with Finance on procedures for POs, invoices, payment terms, and budget alignment
Support Procurement with vendor onboarding and compliance documentation
Provide general legal operations support as requested
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in life sciences contracting, including reviewing, revising and negotiating contracts
Strong understanding of contract structures, key terms, and operational processes, with the ability to multi-task and manage high volumes efficiently
Proficient with contract management or workflow tools (e.g., DocuSign); adaptable and comfortable adopting new systems
Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at communicating with stakeholders at all levels
Operates with strong judgment, discretion, ownership, and thrives in a dynamic, evolving, high-growth environment
Benefits
Health coverage
Retirement benefit matching
Dependent care FSA
Unlimited paid time off
Company
Connecticut Innovations
Connecticut Innovations provides strategic capital and operational insight to to companies in high-tech industries
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Matthew J. McCooe
CEO
Douglas J. Roth
Managing Director
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