Director of Contracts

Description

• Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms and related technologies.
• Maintain centralized contract records and support audits and reporting needs.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to reduce risk exposure and cycle times.
• Provide operational insights to senior leadership to improve forecasting, budgeting, and performance management.
• Utilize data analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools to provide insights on contract performance and operational efficiency.
• Develop methods to monitor team performance to measure turnaround time, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead change management efforts for new tools, systems, and process enhancements.
• Ensure all contracts comply with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards.
• Benchmark best practices in contract management and integrate them into departmental operations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., AI-assisted contract review, workflow automation) and recommend adoption to enhance scalability.
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and accelerate contract cycle times.
• Ensure smooth coordination of contract-related workflows across departments.
• Develop long-term strategies for contract operations, focusing on scalability, automation, and digital transformation.
• Serve as a key partner to operations, finance, procurement, sales, and the General Counsel’s office to align contracts with business strategy.
• Design, implement, and refine standardized processes, tools, and templates for contract creation, review, negotiation, and administration.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including renewals, amendments, statements of work, confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, research collaborations, and other vendor contracts.

Requirements

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong project management, process design, and continuous improvement skills.
• Proven track record of driving efficiency, reducing risk, and aligning contract operations with business objectives.
• Data-driven decision-making and KPI management.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored training and career development opportunities
• Competitive base salary
• Pet insurance and many other valuable perks
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued education
• Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Nine paid holidays and a generous paid time off (PTO) program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance