Senior Contracts Manager

Immunome$160K — $190K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal certificate or JD preferred.
  • 5+ years of contracts management experience, preferably in biotech or life sciences.
  • Deep understanding of contract structures, terms, and risk assessment.
  • Proficiency with contract lifecycle management tools, especially Ironclad.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the contract lifecycle within the CLM system, including intake, tracking, and archiving.
  • Draft and review various agreements including NDAs and consulting agreements.
  • Identify and assess legal and business risks associated with contracts.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records of contract status and key dates.
  • Collaborate with R&D, Finance, and Clinical teams to ensure timely contract processing.
  • Help improve contract templates and process workflows.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a proactive and dynamic team environment.
  • Exposure to various corporate, transactional, and compliance functions.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams across the organization.
  • The chance to significantly influence the efficiency of contract management processes.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Immunome is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Contracts Manager to join its legal team. This role is ideal for a legal professional who excels at managing contract lifecycles while also being able to provide broader support across corporate, transactional, and compliance functions. The ideal candidate will have experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industries and be comfortable supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Contracts Management
  • Serve as the primary administrator for the company's contract lifecycle management (CLM) system (e.g., Ironclad), including contract intake, routing, tracking, and archiving.
  • Draft, review, and coordinate the execution of standard agreements, including NDAs, consulting agreements, SOWs, CTAs, MTAs, and vendor agreements.
  • Identify and assess legal and business risks and escalate as necessary.
  • Ensure all contractual activities comply with internal policies, applicable laws and regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Maintain accurate records of contract status, key terms, and renewal/termination dates.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (R&D, Finance, Clinical) to ensure timely and compliant contract processing, including renewal or cancellation of existing contracts.
  • Assist with improving and maintaining contract templates, playbooks, and process workflows.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required. Paralegal certificate or JD, strongly preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years of contracts management experience, biotechnology or life sciences industry experience is required.

Knowledge and Skills
  • Deep understanding of contract structures, terms, and risk assessment.
  • Proficiency with contract lifecycle management tools (e.g., Ironclad, ContractWorks).
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and client service skills; capable of working collaboratively across departments.
  • Commitment to integrity and ethical conduct and ability to protect confidential information.
  • Familiarity with software tools like DocuSign, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Experience supporting clinical trial or research-related contracts, preferred.


Washington State Pay Range

$160,776-$190,776 USD

About Immunome

Immunome is a biotechnology company that develops next-generation cancer immunotherapies. The company's proprietary discovery engine identifies novel cancer targets and develops antibody-based therapies to treat cancer. Immunome's lead product candidate, IMM-BCP-01, is a first-in-class cancer immunotherapy that targets a novel cancer antigen. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Learn more about Immunome
Size
20 employees
Market Cap
$33.6 million
Industry
NASDAQ

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