Contract Associate

Job Title:

Contract Associate Location:

San Rafael, CA Type:

Contract Compensation:

$30.00 - $48.06

Contractor Work Model:

Hybrid (Tuesdays, Thursdays in office)

Hours:

40.0 hours/week Overview Leading biotechnology company looking for an experienced Contract Associate. Ideal candidates should have experience with contract management, SAP/Ariba and Coupa/Spend Source platforms. Responsibilities Manage end-to-end contract processes, including receiving, submitting, monitoring, and tracking a large volume of contracts from draft to final signatures Monitor and track requisition requests from submission through financial approval and PO creation Create and submit contract and requisition requests using SAP/Ariba and Coupa/Spend Source platforms Research vendors within systems to verify activity status; handle new vendor submissions and updates to existing suppliers Draft and route multiple contract types such as NDAs, Scopes of Work, and Change Orders for review and negotiation Act as a liaison between BioMarin, internal business partners, and external vendors to facilitate contract execution Build and maintain relationships within internal teams and engage with various functional areas to address contracting needs, obligations, and revisions Coordinate workflows between Business, Procurement, Finance, and Legal departments to ensure timely completion of tasks Requirements Prior experience in contract management or related fields required Strong familiarity with SAP/Ariba and Coupa/Spend Source platforms Ability to navigate complex processes and systems with comfort in ambiguity Self-directed and proactive work style with troubleshooting skills Attention to detail; excellent proofreading and editing skills Proficient in database management and document creation using Word, PowerPoint, Excel Capable of managing heavy workloads, prioritizing tasks, and meeting aggressive deadlines under pressure Strong verbal and written communication skills Customer service oriented, with effective communication with internal teams and external vendors

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in contracts administration or relevant field Experience in large law firms or in-house legal departments of public companies Industry experience in biotech, pharma, or medical devices Familiarity with SpringCM platform Background in science is a plus

Ref:

#558-Scientific