Foster City

Position Summary

Mirum is seeking a Manager in Contracts Management who will partner with internal stakeholders to draft, redline, review, negotiate and execute clear agreements with external business partners and providers.  The types of agreements include a variety of commercial and clinical trial agreements, including software licensing, Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, Manufacturing, Supply, Quality, Consulting Agreements and well as the full suite of Clinical trial agreements (CTAs, QTAs, LOIs and PI acknowledgements). This role will prepare, negotiate, and manage contracts and/or contract activities across multiple functions and domestic and international environments using an internal contract management system. The successful candidate will have significant experience in contracts drafting and negotiations in the pharma industry, as well as experience working in fast-paced, start-up, high growth environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Structure, Draft, Redline, Review and Negotiate Contracts: Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of contract language relative to the business need, compliance with all laws and regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Conduct meetings with key stakeholders to identify issues and business requirements, and obtain input on timelines and deliverables.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate contract terms based on strategy discussions, key stakeholder input, approved contract standard terms and conditions, and organizational needs and expectations.
• Ensure that the contract is complete, accurate and all risks have been identified to the business owner and the proper reviews/approvals completed prior to execution.
• Work with business owners on any amendments, contract terminations, and/or contract renewals.
• Ensure contracts are recorded and maintained in the repository.
• Contract Management: Ensure that contracts are properly documented into the contract repository.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of templates.
• Assist with other projects as needed/requested.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in contracts management required.
• Experienced professional in contract drafting, review, redline, negotiation and finalization with the ability to understand and draft complex legal and business terms.
• Experience with a variety of commercial agreements preferred.
• Solid understanding of legal terminology and contract management software.
• Experience in Life Science or Biotechnology required.
• Experience with international agreements preferred.
• Experience with international organizational structures preferred.
• Detail oriented, strong organizational skills and ability to work independently 
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement even in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to operate with a sense of urgency.
• Willingness and ability to work with high volume of contracts.

Competencies:

• Problem Solving/Legal and Business Analysis.
• Customer-Service/Client Focus.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Time management skills.
• Decision Making.
• Desire to learn.
• Proficient in SharePoint, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Box, DocuSign Contracts Lifecycle Management software.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 – $156,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your HR specialist can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the required compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits unless otherwise provided.

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