Contract Manager

Are you ready to join a Contract Team in a growth Global Biotech IT Company? Element6's client is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join their team in Raleigh, NC.

Why Join Us?

• Innovation Hub: Work in a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and creativity, allowing you to bring your ideas to the table.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team where collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Work closely with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Technical teams to drive success.
• Impactful Role: As a Contract Manager, you will play a crucial role in negotiating and managing commercial and government contracts, minimizing risk, and contributing to the overall success of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Negotiation: Utilize your skills to negotiate software licensing, SaaS, hosted services, and support contracts, ensuring alignment with legal, commercial, and operational standards.
• Diverse Agreement Types: Review and negotiate various agreement types, including business associate agreements, data protection agreements, professional services, consulting agreements, and more.
• Compliance Assurance: Analyze contract requirements, special provisions, and terms to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Effective Communication: Assess, interpret, and communicate contract and legal terms to company leadership and functional areas within the organization.
• Technology Utilization: Leverage NetSuite™ CRM tool to document non-standard terms, manage risk profiles, and track requests.

Skills for Success:

• Communication Excellence: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are essential to convey complex information to various stakeholders.
• Business Acumen: Possess a strong business acumen with the ability to work independently and make strategic decisions.
• Analytical Prowess: Excellent analytical, critical, and creative thinking skills to navigate complex contract scenarios.
• Integrity and Ownership: Act with integrity, take ownership of tasks, and maintain accountability for successful contract management.
• Adaptability and Team Mentality: Prioritize and execute deadlines while handling multiple tasks, be flexible, resourceful, and thrive in a team environment.
• Learning Orientation: Demonstrate a willingness to learn technical concepts and stay updated on industry trends.

Experience & Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Law, or related field. 5+ years’ commercial contract management experience, and 2-4 years in government (State and Local) contract management.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office Products, Zoom, and Teams.
• Preferred: Masters or Law degree, experience in proposal submissions, procurement, government relations, and knowledge of GSA, FAR requirements. Healthcare or IT-related experience is a plus.