Contracts and Legal Systems Manager

🕒 May 6

🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

🍂 Massachusetts – Remote

💵 $130k - $155k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer

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MapLight Therapeutics, Inc.

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11 - 50 employees

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

🧬 Biotechnology

Healthcare • Consulting • Biotechnology

MapLight Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to transforming the treatment of brain disorders, including conditions such as schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, and autism spectrum disorder. They leverage advanced technologies like optogenetics and transcriptomics to identify specific neural circuits involved in these disorders, aiming to develop targeted therapeutics with the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes. Their innovative discovery platform supports a robust pipeline of clinical and preclinical trials focused on addressing significant unmet medical needs in central nervous system conditions.

📋 Description

• Be responsible for the operation and administration of the company’s contract management system, acting as the key point of contact for the business • Coordinate and assist in developing policies, procedures and systems to support and facilitate efficient contract development and analysis • Draft, review and negotiate a variety of day-to-day contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements, consulting agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements, clinical trial agreements and other clinical documents, independently and with limited supervision • Negotiate to conclude agreements as efficiently as possible while meeting client needs and safeguarding MapLight’s interests • Effectively manage outside vendors, including working with and supervising outside counsel, as required • Create, improve, and implement applicable forms, templates, processes, and procedures to improve efficiency • Obtain and maintain a strong working knowledge of the Company’s business, scientific capabilities, and key strategic business objectives

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of progressive responsibility with recent experience in contract negotiation, administration and/or management • Experience with pharmaceutical and life sciences companies • Familiarity with design and administration of contracts management systems (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, Concur, NetSuite) • Paralegal certification or equivalent legal education or training is considered a plus • Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office

🏖️ Benefits

• annual bonus opportunity • medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance • short term and long term disability • 401(K) plan with match • stock options • flexible non-accrual paid time off • parental leave