Contracts Manager

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts across company functions, including non-disclosure, consulting, service, SaaS, technology, HCP, and clinical trial agreements .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of contracts, including clinical trial agreements, while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal standards. Proven ability to manage contract processes and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a global business environment.

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Contract NegotiationClinical Trial AgreementsContract Management ProcessesLegal ResearchStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract ReviewNegotiation StrategiesContract TemplatesContractual Obligations TrackingClinical Study ContractingCompliance Issue IdentificationBusiness AcumenContract AdministrationContract Summarization

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer-Centric ApproachSolutions-Oriented MindsetTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor Degree

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchSaaS AgreementsConsulting AgreementsHCP AgreementsService AgreementsNon-Disclosure AgreementsGlobal Business EnvironmentCross-Functional TeamsContractual MilestonesConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts across company functions, including non-disclosure, consulting, service, SaaS, technology, HCP, and clinical trial agreements
Manage clinical study contracting from intake through execution
Coordinate with Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, CROs, study sites, and internal and external stakeholders
Facilitate internal contract approval and stakeholder negotiations
Resolve business and legal issues and escalate complex matters appropriately
Track and communicate contractual obligations, milestones, deliverables, renewals, terminations, invoicing requirements, and other commitments
Draft and update contract templates
Develop contract management processes and negotiation strategies
Investigate and streamline contract management efficiencies and best practices
Ensure contract terms align with company policies, goals, and best practices
Conduct legal and contract-related research and prepare analyses and recommendations for the CLO, Legal Department counsel, and business clients
Prepare contract summaries for cross-functional teams
Assist with development, implementation, design, and launch of law department systems and processes
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required
Juris Doctor degree
Minimum of five (5) years of experience negotiating and administering commercial and clinical research contracts
Direct experience with clinical trial site agreements and other study-related contracts
Ability to identify legal, commercial, operational, and compliance issues in contracts and escalate matters appropriately
Proven negotiation abilities and business acumen evidenced by experience in a related professional role
Customer-centric and solutions-oriented approach
Experience in a global business environment
Ability to deliver strong results under tight deadlines and with a high degree of accuracy
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects at once
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Team player capable of leading and participating within cross-functional project teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Equal employment opportunity commitment
Protected veteran and disability inclusion protections