Manager, Contracts Operations Jobs

General Scope And Summary

Sage Therapeutics is searching for a creative, resourceful, integrative thinker with excellent project management, communication, and client service skills for an important role as Manager, Contracts Operations, who will be responsible for supporting operations and functional initiatives for the Contracts team within Sages Legal department. Reporting to the Associate Director, Contracts Excellence, this role will manage day-to-day operations activities related to contracts, including providing support, maintenance, and employee training related to our contracts management system, drafting and reviewing standard contracts and amendments under the guidance of other team members, and assisting with system integration projects.

The Manager, Contracts Operations will be expected to demonstrate strong attention to the needs of the business and a focus on providing a positive and efficient experience for Sage employees collaborating with the Contracts team. The Manager, Contracts Operations will also assist with other projects related to contract management and Legal team administration.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Work with members of the Contracts team to prepare training materials and conduct new hire and ongoing education related to Sages contract review process and contract management system. Support internal stakeholders with contracts process related queries.
• Assist with the drafting of contract renewals (i.e., standard amendments) and review other types of standard contracts under the supervision of other Contracts team members.
• Assist with other operation activities and projects.
• Review and approve statements of work (SOWs) and purchase orders (POs) in Oracle, in consultation with Contracts team members, as needed.
• Under the supervision of the Associate Director, Contracts Excellence, perform maintenance on Sages contract management system and coordinate with Sages Digital and Enterprise Capabilities (DEC) team as well as third party vendors to resolve technical issues and implement enhancements, updates, and required integrations.
• Perform contract lifecycle management, including guiding contracts through the review process (including facilitating approvals), generating relevant reports, and coordinating with Business Operations teams to ensure that their respective contract requests are finalized in the contracts system.
• Maintain and seek to continuously improve team databases and SharePoint site.

Experience, Education And Specialized Knowledge And Skills

Must thrive working in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to develop important relationships with key stakeholders, and the ability to identify issues and raise to key stakeholders in order to develop relevant and realistic plans, programs, and recommendations. The Manager, Contracts Operations will be a proactive problem-solver that is able to spot inefficiencies and opportunities for refinement, recommend new ways of working, and strive to constantly improve what we do.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of contracts experience.
• Bachelors degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Embrace our core values: Put People First, Improve Lives, Cultivate Curiosity, Do Right, and Forge New Pathways.
• Paralegal certificate.
• Excitement about the vision and mission of Sage.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work individually, within a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with external partners and vendors.
• Experience working with all levels of management and consulting with key business stakeholders. An ability to influence for greater outcomes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the contract management lifecycle.
• Experience with financial approval systems.
• A desire to learn and develop in the role.
• Strong team player that has a customer service approach and is solution-oriented.
• Prior contract management experience (Conga Contracts or a similar contract management system).
• Knowledge of legal terminology and contract language.
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign (or a similar electronic signature platform).

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time at the sole discretion of Sage.

Benefits and Compensation The base salary hiring range for this position is $104,992 - $144,364.*

• To support your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage upon hire. More information can be found in our Benefits Guide.
• The actual salary offered within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, education, skills, and performance.
• This position is eligible to participate in the Companys annual bonus plan; the bonus varies based on performance and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program.

*Base salary ranges are periodically reviewed and subject to change.