Contracts Manager

Role Summary

The Contracts Manager is responsible for managing a wide range of contract negotiations and agreements to support Dyne Therapeutics' business operations and collaborations. This role focuses on drafting and negotiating service agreements, clinical trial agreements, consulting agreements, pharmacy benefit manager agreements, license agreements, confidential disclosure agreements. Additionally, the Contracts Manager handles other commercial phase agreements and mitigates risk. The person in this role will be able to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in an environment with multiple stakeholders.

This role is based in Waltham, MA without the possibility of being a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of contracts
• Ensure contracts align with company policies, legal standards, and business objectives
• Assist with the maintenance of a centralized contract repository; ensuring all contracts are properly filed, tracked, and accessible; monitoring contract deadlines and renewals; and assisting with the contracts execution process
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in contract terms and conditions in partnership with Contracts leadership
• Work closely with internal departments (e.g., Sales, Finance, IT, Clinical Operations, Commercial, and Medical Affairs) to understand their contract needs and provide support
• Assist in developing and updating contract templates, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and reduce risk
• Assist in training and educating employees on contract-related processes and best practices
• As needed, prepare reports on contract status and key metric

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; Paralegal certification or equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract management, preferably in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting
• Experience with Conga Contracts preferred
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts
• Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.

Education

• No additional education details beyond those in Qualifications

Additional Requirements

• None