Manage the contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation; lead negotiations, optimize processes, and mentor junior staff in a life sciences environment.
About Us:
Endpoint is an interactive response technology (IRT®) systems and solutions provider that supports the life sciences industry. Since 2009, we have been working with a single vision in mind, to help sponsors and pharmaceutical companies achieve clinical trial success. Our solutions, realized through the proprietary PULSE® platform, have proven to maximize the supply chain, minimize operational costs, and ensure timely and accurate patient dosing. Endpoint is headquartered in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Position Overview:
The Associate Director of Contracts at Endpoint Clinical plays a critical role in supporting the contract lifecycle across a diverse portfolio of agreements. This individual will manage contract development, negotiation, execution, and ongoing oversight to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and align contractual terms with Endpoint’s strategic and operational goals. The Associate Director will collaborate cross-functionally with legal, finance, quality, and commercial teams and serve as a key advisor to internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Contract Lifecycle Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, vendor contracts, and client-facing documents.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies; identify and mitigate legal and operational risks.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a strategic partner to business owners by providing contract guidance, resolving issues, and ensuring clarity of obligations.
- Negotiation Support: Lead or support negotiations with clients, vendors, and partners on high-value or complex agreements.
- Process Optimization: Support the Director in developing, refining, and implementing contract processes, templates, and workflows to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Data & Privacy Compliance: Maintain working knowledge of data rights, including contractual implications of HIPAA, GDPR, and related regulatory frameworks.
- Knowledge Management: Maintain accurate records within the contract management system and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and best practices.
- Team Collaboration: Provide mentorship or guidance to junior contract professionals as needed, fostering a culture of accountability and development.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- JD or paralegal certification preferred.
Experience:
- 8+ years of relevant experience in contracts management
- At least 3 years in a leadership or senior individual contributor role.
- Life sciences, clinical trials, or healthcare industry experience strongly preferred.
Skills:
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with CLM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools.
- Knowledge Areas: Strong understanding of contract law, data privacy obligations, and industry-specific regulatory considerations.
- Skills:
- Exceptional negotiation and communication skills
- High attention to detail with strong organizational capabilities
- Adept at analyzing risks and proposing practical, business-focused solutions.
- Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced professionals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment
Endpoint Clinical does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to Endpoint Clinical will be considered Endpoint Clinical property, and Endpoint Clinical will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume.
Endpoint Clinical is an equal opportunities employer AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Top Skills
Clm Systems
Microsoft Office Suite
Project Management Tools
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