Contracts Manager

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Position Summary

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing a high volume of agreements across the full contract lifecycle, supporting Legal and business stakeholders with efficient, scalable contracting processes. This role serves as a key operational partner to Legal, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, and business teams and plays a central role in administering and optimizing the company's contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment, and experienced in contract lifecycle management, commercial agreements, and legal operations.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management & Negotiation

• Manage high‑volume commercial contracts across the full lifecycle, including intake, drafting, review, negotiation, execution, and post‑execution administration
• Draft, review, and negotiate Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Consulting, Statements of Work (SOWs), Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs), amendments, and related commercial agreements
• Ensure contracts align with company policies, risk tolerance, and legal requirements

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) & Process Optimization

• Serve as system owner and primary administrator for the Linksquares platform, including workflows, templates, metadata, and contract repository management
• Configure, maintain, and continuously improve contracting workflows and intake processes in alignment with Legal and business requirements
• Support contract execution through DocuSign integration and ensure executed agreements are accurately stored and tracked
• Provide comprehensive audit and clean-up of database

Contract Migration & Data Integrity

• Lead the migration, normalization, and standardization of contracts into the system
• Improve data consistency, reporting accuracy, and operational visibility across the contract portfolio
• Maintain audit‑ready contract records and support internal or external audits as needed

Legal Operations & Corporate Governance Support

• Support Legal leadership with corporate governance documentation, creation and maintenance of corporate data sheets, consent tracker, D&O slate
• Organize and maintain BOD meeting minutes
• Assist with reporting, metrics, and documentation supporting Legal operations and leadership decision‑making

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Legal, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, and business stakeholders to streamline contracting processes and improve turnaround times
• Train and provide guidance on contracting processes and serve as a point of contact for contract‑related questions

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 5 years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or a related role
• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform (Linksquares or related platform preferred)
• Experience managing high contract volumes in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail

Preferred

• Experience supporting Legal teams in a pharmaceutical, or regulated industry
• Experience with large‑scale contract migrations
• Familiarity with corporate governance documentation and processes
• Experience working cross‑functionally with Finance, Procurement, and Compliance

Key Competencies

• Contract lifecycle management and process design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Practical, solutions‑oriented approach to risk management
• Comfort with systems, workflows, and data‑driven legal operations

Salary Range

The expected base salary for this Bridgewater, NJ based position is $105,000 - $145,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee on the payment date.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health saving account, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, parental leave, wellness program, paid time off, volunteer time, and holidays.

Physical requirements

This role will follow a hybrid work schedule, requiring three (3) onsite days per week at our Bridgewater, NJ office.