Cook Medical · 13 hours ago
Senior Contract Specialist
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expCook MyoSite, Inc. is on a mission to make regenerative medicine a part of everyday medicine. The Senior Contracts Specialist supports all departments by coordinating, drafting, negotiating, and processing contracts in alignment with business goals and legal practices.
HardwareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Prepare, draft, evaluate, negotiate and finalize Non-Disclosure Agreements, Quality Agreements, Supply Agreements, Sub-contracts, Consulting Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Master Agreements, Distribution Agreements (resellers, agents, joint marketing etc.), Commercial and Public (Federal, State and Local Municipalities) Contracting
Serve as primary point of contact between company leadership and customers, vendors, and partners, ensuring timely review, approval, and reconciliation of contract variations
Collaborate and meet regularly with Cook Group legal team or other established legal teams to review, revise, and approve Cook MyoSite contracts as necessary
Maintain complete and accurate records and ensure the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) is maintained, current, and compliant
Develop, implement, and monitor contract management policies, procedures, and workflows, ensuring employee compliance and identifying areas of recurring risk or pressure
Provide training, guidance, and tools to project managers, leadership, and internal stakeholders on contract processes, templates, and procedures
Develop and maintain clause libraries and negotiation playbooks, monitor competitive terms, and adapt contracting practices to support customer satisfaction and organizational consistency
Establish and support contract-related risk management practices and training in collaboration with Cook Group Lead team
Ensure effective contract execution and lifecycle oversight, including communication of signed contracts, interpretation to support implementation, and timely close out, extension, or renewal
Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes
Partner with Ethics, Compliance, EHS, HR, and Quality teams to support policy implementation, serve as an internal escalation point for ethics and compliance questions (excluding investigations) and stay informed on relevant policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Adobe Acrobat, and other general office equipment
Familiarity with updating and maintaining computerized database and document management systems
Basic understanding of cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and related regulations associated with Bio/Pharmaceutical product manufacturing
Minimum Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, paralegal studies, or a related field of study or at least 7 years of direct, relevant experience in contract management and negotiations to provide a comparable background
Minimum of 6+ years' experience in contract management and negotiations
Exemplifies Cook MyoSite Core Values
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Must maintain company quality and safety standards
This position requires an ongoing commitment to upgrading knowledge, job skills and abilities in addition to competency related to all duties and responsibilities listed above
Ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision
Maintain composure and competence under stressful situations; demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization to achieve company goals
Trainability
Must have effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Able to prioritize and operate proactively
Must demonstrate critical thinking and proven problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people. Proven success in initiating, promoting, and maintaining strong interpersonal relations
Must be able to multitask
Must have strong organizational and prioritizing skills
Must have extreme attention to detail
Ability to conduct and hear ordinary conversation and telephone communication
Must be able to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended work hours and/or extra work hours, sometimes on short notice as required
Ability to work under specific time constraints
Must be able to sit at desk, in meetings and/or work on a computer for long or extended periods of time
Visual and manual acuity for working with computers and equipment
Compliance with all policies of the company including without limitation the Cook Employee Manual, Cook Code of Conduct, Quality System Manual, Cook Electronic Information Policy and HIPAA regulations
Preferred
Preferred Experience With Data Privacy Compliance
Preferred experience in medical device or pharmaceutical industry
MBA Preferred
Company
Cook Medical
Cook Medical is a medical device company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and delivering invasive medical devices. It is a sub-organization of Cook Group.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Gayle Cook
Co-founder
Kelly Fischer
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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