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Vor Bio · 18 hours ago

Contracts Manager

Boston, MA

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $130K/yr

4+ years exp

Vor is a company focused on redefining autoimmune care through innovative therapies. They are seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the contract lifecycle and manage contractual requests, ensuring compliance and efficiency across the organization.

BiotechnologyHealth CareOncologyPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary intake point for contract requests across the organization, assessing scope and complexity and determining appropriate contract type, template, and workflow

Manage the full contract lifecycle from initiation through execution, amendment, renewal, expiration, and archiving

Track key contract milestones, obligations, and deadlines to ensure timely action and compliance

Draft, review, and negotiate routine agreements independently, including CDAs, MSAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, consulting agreements, and other standard commercial contracts

Support Legal in the coordination and administration of more complex agreements (e.g., clinical trial agreements, vendor-related agreements, and strategic or high-risk contracts)

Identify risks, ambiguities, and deviations from standard terms and escalate appropriately

Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure appropriate contract structure and terms

Coordinate internal reviews and approvals with Legal, Finance, Compliance, and other relevant teams

Act as a trusted partner to business teams, balancing efficiency with risk awareness

Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, internal policies, and company standards

Maintain accurate and organized contract records within the contract management system

Support audits, inspections, and internal reviews as needed

Support continuous improvements of contract templates, playbooks, and contracting workflows

Help streamline contracting processes and improve visibility and efficiency across the organization

Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on contracting processes and best practices

Prepare and manage legal documents, exhibits, schedules, and correspondence

Support Legal Department initiatives and other projects as assigned

Qualification

Contract managementLegal operationsContract draftingJ.D. degreeParalegal certificationAnalytical skillsJudgmentCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; or a paralegal certification

4–7 years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or a paralegal role, supporting clinical-stage or commercial-stage biotech, pharma or CRO setting

Strong understanding of contract structure, standard clauses, and legal terminology

Demonstrated ability to manage high volumes of work and competing priorities

Strong drafting, organizational, and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and knowing when to escalate issues