<p>We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support end‑to‑end contract lifecycle activities for a growing organization based in San Jose. This role will play a key part in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and redlining a high volume of commercial agreements while partnering closely with legal, business, and cross‑functional stakeholders. A legal or life sciences background is preferred but not required.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Draft, review, and extensively redline a wide range of commercial agreements including MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, vendor agreements, amendments, and licensing agreements</p><p>• Manage the full contract lifecycle from intake through execution, renewals, and amendments</p><p>• Partner with internal legal teams, business leaders, procurement, and external counsel to support contract negotiations and risk assessment</p><p>• Ensure contracts align with company policies, legal requirements, and business objectives</p><p>• Track contract status, key terms, obligations, and deadlines using contract management systems</p><p>• Provide guidance on contract interpretation and compliance matters</p><p>• Support process improvements related to contracting workflows and templates</p><p>• Maintain accurate contract files and documentation</p><p><br></p>