Contract Manager

Taylor Root

My client is a biotech company looking to appoint a Contract Manager (FTC until end February 2026).

The opportunity will provide a lot of autonomy working alongside the CFO.

The role will support purely on contract management and is high volume.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the drafting, review, and processing of standard agreements, including:
• Confidentiality agreements (CDAs/NDAs)
• Consultancy agreements
• Clinical trial agreements (under supervision)
• Master service agreements (MSAs)
• Research collaboration and material transfer agreements (MTAs)
• Maintain accurate records of contracts and monitor key dates (e.g. expiries, renewals, deliverables) via Contracts Management System (previous knowledge of DocuSign CLM preferred).
• Support contract negotiations for all departments by preparing initial drafts, managing redlines, and tracking changes.
• Help ensure contracts comply with internal policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations (e.g. MHRA, GDPR) by coordinating review with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Coordinate contract approval workflows (DocuSign CLM) and signatures using electronic platforms (DocuSign).
• Liaise with internal departments (e.g. clinical, R&D, procurement, finance) to gather required information and ensure alignment on contractual matters.
• Support the development and maintenance of standard templates and clause libraries.
• Assist with contract audits, reports, and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 2-3 years of experience in a legal, contracts, or paralegal role, preferably in the life sciences or healthcare industry.
• Basic understanding of contract law and standard commercial agreements.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to work with both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document editing tools; proficient in contract management system tools (DocuSign CLM is a plus).

This role will suit someone who is a self-starter, can hit the ground running and is comfortable and confident to work on their own in a very small team.

This is a unique opportunity to join a great bunch of people who are working towards something truly amazing.

There is a requirement to be in the office 3 days per week in Central London.

Unfortunately, they are not able to support those requiring QWE.