Strong fit for candidates with pharmaceutical/life sciences contracting experience who manage high-volume contract lifecycles and balance legal risk with business needs.
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Original posting from Corcept Therapeutics
For more than 25 years, Corcept has been singularly focused on the science of cortisol, a powerful hormone that when unregulated, can play a role in a broad range of diseases.
Our commercial portfolio includes treatments for hypercortisolism and oncology, and the company has discovered more than 1,000 proprietary selective cortisol modulators and glucocorticoid receptor antagonists. With advanced clinical trials in patients with hypercortisolism, solid tumors, ALS and liver disease, Corcept is unlocking the power of cortisol modulation to help address some of the most devastating diseases patients face today.
Corcept is headquartered in Redwood City, California. To learn more, visit www.corcept.com.
We are thrilled to be building out our Contracts Management team. This team will support three functional areas within the organization.
As a Contracts Manager within the Legal department, your role will be to partner with organizational leaders and turn their business needs into workable agreements – bringing contracts guidance, practical judgment, and thoughtful negotiation skills to the work that moves Corcept forward! You will focus on high-volume contracting, contract lifecycle management (CLM), business partnership, and legal operations support. Ideal candidates will have experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements commonly used in the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry, including Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, Consulting Agreements, Healthcare Provider Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, and Software Licensing Agreements.
Responsibilities:
Contract Management:
Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a variety of contracts using approved templates, playbooks, and company policies
Manage end-to-end contract request process, including reviewing requests for completeness and accuracy
Identify contractual risks, business concerns, and deviations from approved standards and escalate issues as appropriate
Partner with attorneys on non-standard terms, complex transactions, and higher-risk matters
Support contract renewals, amendments, terminations, and ongoing contract administration activities
Business Partnership:
Serve as a primary point of contact for business stakeholders throughout the contracting process
Provide guidance regarding contracting procedures, company policies, and approval requirements
Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the company
Communicate effectively with internal and external parties to help move contracts efficiently through review and execution
Legal Operations & Process Improvement:
Manage contract intake, workflows, and processes in CLM systems, currently Agiloft
Support contract-related processes and integrations between Agiloft and Coupa
Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes, workflows, templates, and training material
Assist with the development and maintenance of contract playbooks, standard templates, procedures, and knowledge resources
Support reporting and metrics related to contract volume, cycle times, and operational performance
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with attorneys and Legal team members to support business objectives
Collaborate with Finance, Compliance, Privacy, IT, and other internal stakeholders
Participate in legal operations projects, process enhancements, and system implementations as needed
Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies:
Strong understanding of contract structure, legal terminology, and contract risk management
Familiarity with data privacy requirements and related contractual obligations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Well-developed organizational, problem-solving, analytical and communication skills
Capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating closely with attorneys and colleagues
Sound judgment, with the discretion to escalate matters appropriately when needed
Skilled at balancing legal risk with practical business needs
Strong customer-service orientation and commitment to supporting internal stakeholders
Preferred Education and Experience:
7+ years of contract management experience
Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements
Experience working with CLM platforms, contract workflows, reporting, and process administration
Prior in-house legal department exposure
Working knowledge of Agiloft and Coupa systems is strongly preferred
Background in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industries is strongly preferred
The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $142,000 - $185,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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Corcept appreciates the commitment and hard work of all our team members as we strive to discover and develop novel treatments for patients with serious unmet medical needs.
Please visit our website at: https://www.corcept.com/
Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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