Contracts Manager II (Biotechnology)

Location: Alameda, California, United States; office-based position

Salary: $122,000–$173,000 annually, adjusted according to geographic market, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Company

hirify.global is a biotechnology and pharmaceutical company supporting research, drug development, and supply chain activities.

What you will do

• Draft, negotiate, and manage confidentiality, consulting, service, materials transfer, research, clinical study, and vendor services agreements.
• Advise on existing agreements and troubleshoot contract-related issues under supervision.
• Identify contractual and relationship risks and communicate them to internal decision-makers.
• Partner with Commercial, Research and Development, CMC, Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, IT, Investor Relations, and management stakeholders.
• Maintain contract status records, support in-house attorneys, and handle additional legal tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in a related discipline with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; JD preferred.
• 2–3 years of in-house experience at a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or high-tech company, focused on contract drafting and negotiation.
• Thorough understanding of contract tracking, negotiation, approval, and signature processes.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functional groups and management levels.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of drug discovery and development and risks associated with pharmaceutical contracting.
• Paralegal support experience focused on intellectual property or corporate matters.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative office environment focused on sharing ideas and solutions.
• Company-provided equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs.
• 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending benefits.
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility, company stock purchase opportunities, and long-term incentives.
• 15 vacation days in the first year, 17 paid holidays including a December winter shutdown, and up to 10 sick days annually.
• No travel required.