Contracts Manager Legal Iselin, New Jersey Apply Description Main Responsibilities: + Provides legal assistance and support to the Legal Department in managing all legal matters pertaining to the U.S. organization. + Coordinates and expedites the review and execution of legal documents with Helsinn Group Legal + Manages the overall contract process from request to execution and provides advice and guidance to internal clients regarding contract requests. + Serves as point of contact for the legal contract process. + Reviews appropriate terms and conditions, coordinating with internal legal counsel and business units, for acceptance of any non-standard agreement terms where necessary. + Prepares correspondence, proofreads and edits legal forms and documents for accuracy. + Maintains electronic management systems for contracts to track progression of agreements and manage deadlines. + Assists the Finance department in tracking payment of invoices vs. contract terms and tracks external legal fees for payment. + Assists VP, Legal in updating appropriate HTU SOPs and providing training. + Builds and manages relationships with HTU’s internal stakeholders and business partners as well as relevant third-party vendors/business partners. + Identifies and escalates issues and risks, current and potential, to the internal client/or VP Legal. + Supports administrative needs of the department, such as invoice processing, expense reporting and other requests,   as needed. + In collaboration with Compliance Department, assists with third party due diligence and HCP needs assistance. + Performs project administration and other responsibilities as directed. + Performs additional duties as assigned. + Incumbent will work closely with all HTU departments and will collaborate with Helsinn Group Legal at HHC in Lugano. + Build excellent inter and intra department relationships within Helsinn, in addition to working with outside counsel, vendors and other third parties. Work Experience requirements and qualifications: + Ideal candidate would have 5 years of experience supporting contracting for a pharmaceutical, Biotech or Life Sciences Company. + Knowledge of contract structure and ability to identify specific provisions contained within contract, with ability to read and analyze legal documents. + Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. + Ability to produce high quality work and with great attention to detail and accuracy, strong proofreading skills. + Ability to demonstrate creativity, critical thinking, initiative, and problem-solving skills. + Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and calmly in a high-volume, high-demand environment. + Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information. + Excellent professional ethics, integrity, and judgment. + Ability to work accurately, follow instructions precisely and handle multiple priorities efficiently and effectively. + Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility. + Ability to function independently as well as have effective interactions with team members. + Strong computer literacy (including Microsoft Office) and ability to learn specialized computer programs + Strong project management skills. + Ability to work in an international environment, with experience in a multinational corporation preferred. Education: Bachelor's of Science