Contract Manager

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" Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers #J-18808-Ljbffr