Legal - Contracts Administrator

LanceSoft Inc

Cambridge, MA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Contractor
LOCATION
Cambridge, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Contractor, Contracts Administrator (6-Month Contract) Seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Contracts Administrator for a six-month contract position at our Cambridge, MA office. This role is pivotal in supporting our Research and Early Development (ReDev) team by efficiently managing the entire lifecycle of various agreements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in contract administration within the life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical sectors, with a specific focus on research and service-related agreements. As a Contracts Administrator, you will be a central point of contact, collaborating closely with our Legal, Procurement, Finance, and scientific teams to facilitate the timely execution and tracking of contracts. This position requires a proactive individual with excellent analytical, project management, and systems management skills, who can expertly navigate multiple databases and procurement systems. Reporting to the Vice President of ReDev Operations, you will be responsible for processing a variety of contracts, including confidentiality agreements, vendor service agreements, work orders, and consulting agreements, as well as managing purchase requisitions and other procurement-related activities. Key Responsibilities Contract Management: Partner with legal and procurement teams to manage a high volume of contracts on behalf of our scientists, including service agreements, consulting agreements with healthcare providers, sponsored research agreements, and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Liaison & Coordination: Serve as a key liaison between internal business partners, the legal department, and external vendors to ensure seamless contract coordination and communication. Negotiation & Review: Collaborate with the legal team to manage redline changes and reviews, advancing contracts efficiently through the signature process. Lifecycle Management: Work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams and external vendors on contract maintenance, renewals, and terminations. System Integrity: Ensure all fully executed contracts are accurately entered and maintained in our contract management system (IronClad). Compliance & Reporting: Work closely with Finance and other departments to ensure adherence to cross-functional policies, procedures, and reporting standards. Procurement: Review purchase requisitions and accurately convert them to purchase orders within our SAP Ariba system. Qualifications A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a legal or professional office environment within the life sciences industry is strongly preferred. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to interact effectively with individuals across all levels of the organization. Familiarity with key healthcare compliance laws is preferred. Demonstrated ability to multitask, problem-solve, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to handle confidential and proprietary information with the utmost discretion and judgment. Strong experience with contract management systems (e.g., IronClad), electronic signature platforms, and other legal software. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).

About the Company

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LanceSoft Inc

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc). 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.lancesoft.com/