Contracts Manager

For more than 25 years, Corcept has been singularly focused on the science of cortisol, a powerful hormone that when unregulated, can play a role in a broad range of diseases. Our commercial portfolio includes treatments for hypercortisolism and oncology, and the company has discovered more than 1,000 proprietary selective cortisol modulators and glucocorticoid receptor antagonists. With advanced clinical trials in patients with hypercortisolism, solid tumors, ALS and liver disease, Corcept is unlocking the power of cortisol modulation to help address some of the most devastating diseases patients face today. Corcept is headquartered in Redwood City, California. To learn more, visit www.corcept.com. We are thrilled to be building out our Contracts Management team. This team will support three functional areas within the organization. As a Contracts Manager within the Legal department, your role will be to partner with organizational leaders and turn their business needs into workable agreements – bringing contracts guidance, practical judgment, and thoughtful negotiation skills to the work that moves Corcept forward! You will focus on high-volume contracting, contract lifecycle management (CLM), business partnership, and legal operations support. Ideal candidates will have experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements commonly used in the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry, including Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, Consulting Agreements, Healthcare Provider Agreements, Clinical Trial Agreements, and Software Licensing Agreements. Responsibilities: Contract Management: - Draft, review, revise, and negotiate a variety of contracts using approved templates, playbooks, and company policies - Manage end-to-end contract request process, including reviewing requests for completeness and accuracy - Identify contractual risks, business concerns, and deviations from approved standards and escalate issues as appropriate - Partner with attorneys on non-standard terms, complex transactions, and higher-risk matters - Support contract renewals, amendments, terminations, and ongoing contract administration activities Business Partnership: - Serve as a primary point of contact for business stakeholders throughout the contracting process - Provide guidance regarding contracting procedures, company policies, and approval requirements - Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the company - Communicate effectively with internal and external parties to help move contracts efficiently through review and execution Legal Operations & Process Improvement: - Manage contract intake, workflows, and processes in CLM systems, currently Agiloft - Support contract-related processes and integrations between Agiloft and Coupa - Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes, workflows, templates, and training material - Assist with the development and maintenance of contract playbooks, standard templates, procedures, and knowledge resources - Support reporting and metrics related to contract volume, cycle times, and operational performance Cross-Functional Collaboration: - Partner with attorneys and Legal team members to support business objectives - Collaborate with Finance, Compliance, Privacy, IT, and other internal stakeholders - Participate in legal operations projects, process enhancements, and system implementations as needed Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Technical Proficiencies: - Strong understanding of contract structure, legal terminology, and contract risk management - Familiarity with data privacy requirements and related contractual obligations - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Well-developed organizational, problem-solving, analytical and communication skills - Capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating closely with attorneys and colleagues - Sound judgment, with the discretion to escalate matters appropriately when needed - Skilled at balancing legal risk with practical business needs - Strong customer-service orientation and commitment to supporting internal stakeholders Preferred Education and Experience: - 7+ years of contract management experience - Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements - Experience working with CLM platforms, contract workflows, reporting, and process administration - Prior in-house legal department exposure - Working knowledge of Agiloft and Coupa systems is strongly preferred - Background in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industries is strongly preferred The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $142,000 - $185,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. 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