Contracts Manager

Advarra provides integrated solutions that safeguard trial participants, empower clinical sites, ensure compliance, and optimize research performance. Connecting the clinical research ecosystem, Advarra delivers solutions through a site-centric approach that unifies and accelerates the drug development lifecycle, making clinical trials safer, smarter, and faster.

General Summary:

Advarra’s Legal Department is looking for an experienced commercial negotiator to be part of our collaborative legal team. You will lead legal negotiations with our customers and vendors, efficiently bringing deals to a favorable close. We are looking for a high performer who has exceptional communication skills and is adaptable, team-oriented, loves to learn, and operates with a high degree of integrity.
This role is fully remote and will report to the Associate General Counsel.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate a variety of contracts, including master agreements (containing SaaS subscription terms), data privacy agreements, statements of work, software user agreements, business associate agreements, and consulting services arrangements
• Coordinate with internal and external subject matter experts, including external counsel, when needed
• Drive the contracting process and serve as point of contact for internal stakeholders and customers
• Respond to inquiries regarding contract interpretation and compliance
• Support continuous improvement of internal processes
• Establish and build good working relationships with internal clients, based on mutual trust and respect, as well as knowledge of the company’s business, needs, and goals
• Assist with other corporate initiatives as required (e.g., M&A, litigation, employment matters)
• Work on additional legal or contracting projects as directed
• Maintain contractual records and documentation
• Participate in training new staff
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Paralegal Studies, Communications, or related field
• J.D. is a plus

Experience:

• 7-10 years of experience working with contracts and ideally previous experience negotiating SaaS agreements
• Experience with different kinds of commercial transactions (e.g., SaaS, strategic alliance, IP licensing, software licensing, working with contractors, outsourcing, facilities, etc.)
• Experience working in-house at a technology company, software company, CRO or pharmaceutical company
• Familiarity with data privacy, HIPAA, and information security; knowledge of IRBs and related FDA regulations a plus

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• A confident, effective, and positive negotiator who can lead the process, focus on important issues and efficiently bring deals to a favorable close
• Strong aptitude for drafting documents, emails, and anything else in a very precise manner, while still being concise and digestible for non-lawyers. Attention to detail is a must
• Skilled at working cross-functionally and collaboratively with different departments
• Ability to successfully work independently with little guidance, but also able to use good judgment and escalate issues when needed
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities and deliver work within deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer familiarity and navigation skills
• Salesforce experience preferred

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Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time at stationary workstation
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• This position requires regular oral/written interaction with clients, team members and management
• Infrequent traveling may be required within the United States

EEO Statement:
Advarra provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or domestic partner status, citizenship, genetic information or any other status or characteristic covered by federal, state or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.  
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