Senior Contracts Manager (Commercial Legal Affairs)

Role Summary

The Senior Contracts Manager in Commercial Legal Affairs will be responsible for drafting, negotiating and managing a variety of contracts supporting Exelixis’ commercial function, as well as provide support on various administrative, regulatory, and corporate legal matters as needed.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and manage a wide range of commercial contracts (which may include confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, data sharing, market access and supply or distribution-related agreements, and various vendor services agreements) under supervision of senior attorneys.
• Advise and troubleshoot on existing agreements and agreement-related questions under supervision of senior attorneys.
• Define risks related to contracts documents and relationships and be able to communicate those risks to appropriate internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution.
• Interact with various internal clients efficiently and effectively to address legal and business questions.
• Handle miscellaneous legal tasks on an as needed basis under direction of senior attorneys.
• Maintain and track status for contracts.
• Provide support to in-house attorneys as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; or
• JD degree and 1 year of related experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of one year of in-house experience at a biotechnology, pharmaceutical or high-tech company, with a focus on contract drafting and negotiation and preference for commercial contracting experience related to health care, market access or pharmaceutical supply and distribution.
• Experience with word processing and contracts management systems.
• Thorough understanding of the contract management process, including tracking, negotiation, approval and signature processes.
• Working knowledge of the drug discovery and development and commercialization process and ability to understand risks and requirements associated with pharmaceutical contracting preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively across a variety of functional groups (such as Commercial, Research and Development, Supply, Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, IT and Investor Relations) and all levels of management.
• Flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets.
• Experience with or knowledge of paralegal support tasks, with a focus on commercial matters or corporate matters, preferred. Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills; must have excellent interpersonal communication skills. Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize; must be responsible and conscientious.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
• Dedication to quality and reliability in all work tasks.

Education

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; or
• JD degree and 1 year of related experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Thorough understanding of the contract management process, including tracking, negotiation, approval and signature processes.
• Working knowledge of the drug discovery and development and commercialization process and ability to understand risks and requirements associated with pharmaceutical contracting preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively across a variety of functional groups (such as Commercial, Research and Development, Supply, Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, IT and Investor Relations) and all levels of management.
• Flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal communication skills. Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize; reliable and conscientious.

Additional Requirements