Associate Contracts Manager - Outgoing MTA Program

Associate Contracts Manager

• Outgoing MTA Program TalentBurst, Inc.
• 3.5 South San Francisco, CA Job Details Contract $44.00
• $44.

39 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Contract management Bachelor's degree Contract drafting Task prioritization Legal drafting Contracts Productivity software

Full Job Description Job Title:

Associate Contracts Manager•

Outgoing MTA Program Location:

South San Francisco, CA Duration:

03

Months Working Model:

Hybrid (three days a week on-site, two remote)

Working Days and Hours:

Monday through Friday (8-hour shifts)

Interview Format:

Two Rounds (1

• Hiring Manager; 2
• Next Level Manager
• 45 minutes
• virtual)

Job Description:

Summary:

The Associate Contracts Manager will report into the Research Contracts Group organization within Research. The Associate Contracts Manager works under supervision of a manager to process/complete a high volume of Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) (up to 400/year). The Associate Contracts Manager will communicate with Research scientists, leadership, internal legal counsel, outside technology transfer offices, academic scientists, and internal shipping/material supply teams under the supervision of the manager.

Job Responsibilities:

Process entire lifecycle for the Outgoing MTA Program, with an active queue of 70-110 MTAs at any one time. Ability to interact and articulate salient points and status of MTAs to internal stakeholders, leadership, Legal, outside technology transfer offices and academic scientists. Proactively manage, prioritize, and resolve a high influx of daily email correspondence. This role requires an exceptional ability to maintain rapid response times without sacrificing accuracy or professional tone. Required understanding of scientific nomenclature, including lab reagents and genetically modified animal models and relevant associated terms

• eg. antibodies, plasmids, DNA, genetically modified mice, progeny, derivatives, etc. Basic understanding of legal agreement structure and concepts
• e.

g. amendments, obligations, parties, etc. Organizes and processes signatures for Outgoing Material Transfer Agreements following approved procedures. Handles post execution tasks to complete agreements, including sending fully executed agreements to counterparty, filing agreements with Legal Records, completing data records in databases, initiating shipments, including organizing necessary import/ export paperwork, and addressing any shipping issues. Tracks status and accurately maintains records in "real time" in MTA Database , including proper identification of party names, effective date and expiration date.. General administrative responsibilities are required, including Filing agreements with Legal Records; Coordinating meetings; Data entry in the MTA Database.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline; legal experience or education a plus. Preferred 2-4 years relevant work experience. Preferred work experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech and/or university setting Experience drafting and managing agreements. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to follow existing processes to solve problems in addition to independently proposing solutions. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills. Detail oriented, team player attitude, high work ethic, and reliable. Comfortable working with databases and enterprise business systems. Comfortable with standard office suites such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and Google Applications (Mail, Calendar, Documents, etc.).

Demonstrated Critical Thinking Skills:

Must be able to use independent thinking to solve problems and propose solutions independently, even if they moderately deviate from protocols and guidance. #TB_PH #ZRHC Why TalentBurst? At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth. Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options. TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.