Contract Manager

PSC Contracts Manager

Onsite – Alameda, CA

Compensation: $122K - $160K

A leading, mission‑driven biotech organization is seeking a PSC Contracts Manager to support its growing Pharmaceutical Operations & Supply Chain function. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong contracts background who thrive in highly cross‑functional, fast‑moving, and regulated environments.

You’ll work closely with supply chain, procurement operations, clinical, R&D, finance, and external suppliers to ensure timely and accurate execution of critical agreements that support ongoing development and commercialization activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and finalize SOWs, Change Orders, and supporting documentation for low‑risk PSC contracts using a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system.
• Route, track, and manage contract progress from submission through final execution.
• Partner with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure contract terms, timelines, and deliverables are met.
• Create purchase requisitions to initiate work under executed agreements.
• Support invoice issue resolution, collaborating with Procurement Ops and Accounts Payable.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the PSC team.
• Assist with budget forecasting, accruals, and audit readiness as needed.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies, financial controls, and GxP readiness requirements.
• Support additional sourcing and procurement‑related projects.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree + 7 years of relevant experience (or equivalent).
• 3–5+ years in the life sciences industry, preferably with exposure to:
• Drafting and negotiating supply‑chain‑related agreements (MSAs, SOWs, COs).
• Working with CMOs, CROs, labs, or other outsourced partners.
• Strong understanding of pharma supply chain and contracting processes.
• Experience with CLM systems (Agiloft preferred).
• Familiarity with Ariba, SAP, or similar procurement systems.
• Ability to manage high‑volume workloads with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working across R&D, Clinical, CMC, Commercial, and Finance.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Pharmaceutical Operations & Supply Chain

Full contract lifecycle ownership - "Soup to nuts"

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