Job Title: Contracts Manager
Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080
Employment Type: W2 Contract – 6 Months with the Possibility of Extension
Pay Rate: $40.00 – $43.44/hour (determined by experience)
Shift: Monday – Friday | 8-Hour Shifts
Work Model: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Remote)
Role Overview
BEPC is seeking a Contracts Manager to support the Outgoing MTA Program in South San Francisco, CA. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) while partnering with research scientists, legal teams, technology transfer offices, and external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing agreements in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, research, or academic environment and possess strong organizational, communication, and critical-thinking skills. This position offers an opportunity to support cutting-edge scientific research by ensuring the efficient execution and administration of critical research agreements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of outgoing Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs).
- Process and oversee a high-volume MTA portfolio with active agreement queues.
- Communicate agreement status and key updates to internal stakeholders, leadership, legal counsel, and external partners.
- Prioritize and manage high volumes of email correspondence while maintaining responsiveness and accuracy.
- Draft, review, process, and administer contractual agreements in accordance with established procedures.
- Organize and obtain signatures for outgoing MTAs.
- Complete post-execution activities, including document distribution, record maintenance, and shipment coordination.
- Initiate and coordinate shipments, including import/export documentation and issue resolution.
- Maintain accurate agreement records and database entries, including effective and expiration dates.
- Support legal records management, filing, data entry, and administrative functions.
- Coordinate meetings and support cross-functional collaboration.
- Identify process improvements and propose solutions to support operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- 2–4 years of experience in contract administration, agreement management, legal operations, research administration, or related fields.
- Experience drafting, processing, and managing agreements.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Comfortable working with databases and enterprise business systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Google Workspace tools.
- Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline required.
- Legal education, paralegal studies, or contract management coursework is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, research, or university environments.
- Experience managing Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs).
- Familiarity with scientific terminology and laboratory materials, including antibodies, plasmids, DNA, genetically modified animal models, and related research materials.
- Understanding of legal agreement structures, amendments, obligations, and contractual terminology.
- Experience supporting import/export documentation and shipment coordination.
- Experience working within research contract or technology transfer functions.
About BEPC
BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive.
Apply Now!
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an up-to-date resume highlighting contract administration, Material Transfer Agreements, legal operations, research administration, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related experience. Please include specific examples demonstrating your ability to manage high-volume agreement portfolios, collaborate across multiple stakeholders, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
USOPS
Pay: $40.00 - $43.44 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Contract administration: 2 years (Preferred)
- Agreement management: 2 years (Preferred)
- Research administration: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- South San Francisco, CA 94080 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- South San Francisco, CA 94080: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in South San Francisco, CA 94080
