Contracts Associate

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work onsite at least two days per week (currently Tuesdays and Thursdays), with occasional additional onsite days as needed.
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, a quick learner, and have a strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and timely with internal and external stakeholders including suppliers/partners, outside counsel, internal legal team, business partners, GSP, and other stakeholders; proactively communicate relevant issues and deadlines.
• Excellent organization and time management skills required; Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a heavy workload, and work under pressure.
• Strong technology aptitude and willingness to learn new systems, processes, and enterprise AI tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a contracts administrator or contracts associate.
• Coursework in legal studies or experience at a law firm or within an in-house legal department of a public company.
• Experience within biotech/biopharma industry or other contract-intensive fields.
• Familiarity with Icertis or other contract lifecycle management systems.
• Familiarity with SAP Ariba.

Education