<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>
We are looking for an experienced Office Manager to join a manufacturing company in Salinas, California. In this role, you will support the R&D department by ensuring seamless office operations, managing critical research data, and leveraging advanced Microsoft Excel skills to assist with data analysis and reporting. This is a contract position with the potential for permanent employment, offering an opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily administrative functions for the R&D office, including supply management, scheduling, and coordinating meetings and travel arrangements.<br>• Organize and maintain both digital and physical records for research projects and office documentation.<br>• Perform accurate data entry, cleaning, and database management to support research initiatives.<br>• Create and manage complex spreadsheets, utilizing advanced Excel features such as pivot tables, formulas, charts, and macros.<br>• Prepare presentations, summaries, and technical documentation to support team activities.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth project execution.<br>• Implement and uphold data security and privacy protocols within the office environment.<br>• Identify and propose improvements to office workflows, recommending tools and processes to enhance efficiency.