Corporate/G&A Temp Corp Contracts Manager II (Clinical R&D: Clinical Trial Agreements Required) - Alameda, CA Alameda, California

Orbis Clinical is seeking a Temporary Corporate Contracts Manager II located in Alameda, CA for 6 months.

Job Title: Temporary Corporate Contracts Manager II

Location: Alameda, CA

Contract: 6 months

Important Note: While this role sits within the Legal Department, it is not a general corporate contracts position. This role is heavily focused on clinical trial agreements (CTAs) and R&D contracting in a biotech/pharma environment. Candidates must have hands-on experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating CTAs, as well as working with CROs and clinical vendors in support of clinical development activities. Applicants with primarily procurement, vendor sourcing, or non-clinical contract experience will not be considered.

Summary/Job Purpose:

Company is seeking an experienced temporary Contracts Manager II to join the Legal Department’s R&D Contracting group, reporting to Associate Corporate Counsel. You will be an integral member of the Legal Department and will have the opportunity to operate independently in a dynamic, collegial environment. You will closely partner and collaborate with various R&D departments across the organization, with a focus on supporting the Development and Clinical Operations functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of agreements supporting clinical development and R&D activities, including clinical trial agreements (company-sponsored and Investigator-sponsored trials), confidentiality agreements, consulting and services agreements, research agreements, material transfer agreements, and other vendor and services agreements, under the close supervision of senior attorneys.
• Support the contracting needs of Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Research, and related R&D functions by addressing legal and business questions in a timely and practical manner.
• Review, interpret, and provide guidance on existing agreements under the supervision of senior attorneys, including assisting with contract interpretation, compliance questions, and issue resolution.
• Identify and assess legal and business risks associated with clinical and R&D contracts and relationships, and communicate those risks clearly to senior attorneys and appropriate internal stakeholders for discussion and resolution.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional internal clients, including Clinical Operations, Research, Finance, and Procurement, to support contracting objectives and timelines.
• Assist with maintaining contract records, tracking contract status, and supporting contract lifecycle management processes.
• Handle miscellaneous legal and administrative tasks as needed, under the direction of senior attorneys, in support of the Legal Department.
• Provide general support to in‑house attorneys on clinical, R&D, and related contracting matters as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Education:

• BS/BA degree in a related discipline and 10 years of related experience.
• JD preferred and two years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Thorough understanding of the contract management process, including tracking, negotiation, approval, and signature processes.
• Working knowledge of the drug discovery and development process and ability to understand risks and requirements associated with pharmaceutical contracting preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively across a variety of functional groups (such as Research and Development, CMC, Pharmaceutical Supply Chain, and Clinical) and all levels of management.
• Flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets.
• Experience with or knowledge of paralegal support tasks, with a focus on intellectual property matters or corporate matters, preferred. Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills; must have excellent interpersonal communication skills. Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize; must be responsible and conscientious.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
• Dedication to quality and reliability in all work tasks.

Environment:

• Primarily working indoors in an office environment
• Travel not required

Compensation Details:

• Orbis Clinical is an equal opportunity employer that provides a reasonable range of compensation for our positions. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience and specific office location.
• The Pay Range for this position is $52.18 – $55.77 per hour, can vary depending on employment status.
• Orbis Clinical provides W2 Employees with options for Health Benefits and 401K.

EEO and Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Epic Staffing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us.

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