Senior Analyst / Manager, Contracts
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
August 16, 2026
On-site
Los Angeles, CA
Corporate Functions
The Position:
Senior Contracts Analyst or Contracts Manager (full-time onsite, 5 days/week in San Diego, CA). Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, evaluate, draft, and negotiate company contracts.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, negotiate, and review contract documents to ensure reasonableness and accuracy; ensure sufficient timeframes and deliverables; identify and resolve clauses adverse to Arrowhead’s interests.
- Assist in managing the contracting system (enter and track contract requests and assignments).
- Negotiate contract terms within established corporate parameters.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding contracts.
- Write and/or edit contract communications and notices.
- Assist with other general legal matters as appropriate.
- Balance big-picture concerns with day-to-day execution; involve the right people at the right time to address business partner needs and develop creative solutions.
Requirements:
- 3+ years (Senior Contracts Analyst) or 5+ years (Contracts Manager) negotiating a large volume of contracts.
- Superior negotiation skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, critical/strategic thinking, and project management skills; ability to apply information across related situations.
- Experience coordinating with internal clients.
- Outstanding organizational and time management.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in business/biotech (or equivalent experience).
- Pharmaceutical/biotech experience; experience with clinical trial agreements.
- Experience with Agiloft contract management system.
Pay Range:
- Senior Analyst: $110,000–$125,000
- Manager: $125,000–$145,000
California pay range: $110,000–$145,000.
Senior Contracts Analyst or Contracts Manager (full-time onsite, 5 days/week in San Diego, CA). Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, evaluate, draft, and negotiate company contracts.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, negotiate, and review contract documents to ensure reasonableness and accuracy; ensure sufficient timeframes and deliverables; identify and resolve clauses adverse to Arrowhead’s interests.
- Assist in managing the contracting system (enter and track contract requests and assignments).
- Negotiate contract terms within established corporate parameters.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding contracts.
- Write and/or edit contract communications and notices.
- Assist with other general legal matters as appropriate.
- Balance big-picture concerns with day-to-day execution; involve the right people at the right time to address business partner needs and develop creative solutions.
Requirements:
- 3+ years (Senior Contracts Analyst) or 5+ years (Contracts Manager) negotiating a large volume of contracts.
- Superior negotiation skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, critical/strategic thinking, and project management skills; ability to apply information across related situations.
- Experience coordinating with internal clients.
- Outstanding organizational and time management.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in business/biotech (or equivalent experience).
- Pharmaceutical/biotech experience; experience with clinical trial agreements.
- Experience with Agiloft contract management system.
Pay Range:
- Senior Analyst: $110,000–$125,000
- Manager: $125,000–$145,000
California pay range: $110,000–$145,000.