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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Contract Administrator in Pasadena, California
The Position
Arrowhead is seeking a Contract Administrator to join its legal team at its Pasadena, CA headquarters. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Counsel, the Contract Administrator will develop, negotiate and evaluate company contracts on behalf of Arrowhead. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of contract experience, preferably within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, and be a skilled communicator with excellent negotiations skills.
Responsibilities
Assist in the management of Arrowhead?s contract system, including ensuring that contract requests are properly entered and tracked in the system
Negotiate and approve contract terms while ensuring that projects remain within established corporate parameters
Review contract proposals to ensure they are reasonable and accurate
Write and/or edit contract communications and notices
Ensure that records are accurate and up to date
Create regular status reports regarding contract progress for legal team and others as needed
Assist with other general legal matters, as appropriate
Be able to integrate and balance big-picture concerns with day-to-day activities
Address business partner needs by involving the right people at the right time, understanding the ultimate objectives, being responsive and developing creative solutions
Requirements:
5+ years prior experience in a senior role managing a large volume of contracts
Possesses superior negotiation skills
Excellent written and oral communication, with a keen eye for details
Strong analytical ability, critical and strategic thinking skills with attention to detail and project management skills to ensure appropriate execution
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Outstanding organizational and time management abilities
Preferred:
Pharmaceutical or biotech experience
Experience with clinical trial agreements