Paralegal/Contract Manager

Verastem Oncology

. Administer the Agiloft contract management system, including intake, triage, routing, version control, electronic execution, coordination, and post-execution maintenance .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering contract management systems, drafting legal agreements, and ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional contract reviews and managing sensitive legal matters with integrity and discretion.

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Contract Lifecycle ManagementAgiloft AdministrationParalegal ExperiencePharmaceutical Industry ExperienceElectronic Signature Platform

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingCompliance Needs AssessmentFair Market Value DeterminationConflict-of-Interest DisclosureProcess DocumentationBudget TrackingVersion ControlPost-Engagement VerificationRenewal NotificationsEscalation of Non-Standard Terms

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailDocument DisciplinePlain-Language CommunicationSound JudgmentAbility to Manage Multiple Deadlines

Tools & Technologies

Learning Management SystemContract Management SystemElectronic Signature Platform

Certifications & Qualifications

ABA Paralegal CertificateBachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Legal OperationsHealthcare ComplianceBiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsSarbanes-Oxley Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer the Agiloft contract management system, including intake, triage, routing, version control, electronic execution, coordination, and post-execution maintenance
Draft agreements from approved templates, including confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, master services agreements, and statements of work
Coordinate contract review across Legal, Finance, IT, Quality, and other subject matter experts
Escalate non-standard terms and deviations as necessary
Ensure required approvals are obtained in accordance with company policy and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Maintain contract signatures, renewal notifications, and expiration notifications
Process and document contracts with healthcare professionals and healthcare organizations
Conduct compliance needs assessments, fair market value determinations, exclusion and debarment screening, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and post-engagement deliverable verification
Coordinate onboarding and annual compliance training in the learning management system
Track training completion and escalate outstanding requirements
Track department budget and contract management system spend
Coordinate engagement of approved outside contract attorneys and prepare periodic reporting
Evaluate, implement, and administer department technology
Build process documentation, dashboards, and metrics to improve cycle time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and an ABA paralegal certificate or equivalent experience
5+ years of paralegal or legal operations experience
At least 3 years supporting an in-house legal function
Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience
Experience administering a contract lifecycle management system
Experience with an electronic signature platform
Exceptional attention to detail and document discipline
Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines without close supervision
Sound judgment regarding privilege, confidentiality, and escalation
Integrity, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive matters independently
Plain-language communication skills for commercial, medical, and research colleagues
Demonstrated process improvement orientation
Comfort with ambiguity and the pace of a lean, fast-growing department

Benefits

Comp & perks

Significant autonomy and cross-functional visibility
Professional development through onboarding and annual compliance training coordination
Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, fully integrated biotech company
High-impact role contributing to cancer care and patient outcomes