Contracts Administrator

Contracts Administrator Palo Alto, CA Job Details Temp-to-hire | Contract $50 - $60 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Term negotiation Contract documentation review Vendor contracts Contract management Contract review DocuSign 5 years Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) Regulatory compliance Contract management in healthcare Contract drafting Legal drafting Organizational skills SharePoint Budgeting Senior level Regulatory compliance management Full Job Description Medical device company based in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Administrator to join our team in Palo Alto, California! This Contract Administrator position offers an excellent opportunity to support contracting processes within the life sciences industry, playing an integral role in redlining, negotiating, and maintaining a wide variety of contracts. This position requires on-site work on a full-time basis in Palo Alto, CA. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience working with contracts, including experience in the life sciences industry.

Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs, using standard templates. Collaborate with legal counsel on complex agreements and ensure compliance with organizational standards. Manage and track contracts through DocuSign and SharePoint systems to maintain accurate records. Work closely with the finance team to verify vendor contract details and reconcile invoices with agreements. Triage incoming contract requests, ensuring timely and efficient handling of priorities. Support post-execution management of clinical trial contracts, including maintaining accurate documentation. Assist in budgeting processes by collecting and organizing contract-related financial information. Ensure all contractual agreements align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract administration or a related field. Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs. Prior experience in the life sciences industry is required. Familiarity with contract management tools such as DocuSign and SharePoint. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple contracts simultaneously. Basic understanding of finance to support contract-related budgeting and invoice reconciliation. Ability to work on-site in Palo Alto, California, five days a week. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .