Associate Contracts Manager - Outgoing MTA Program

Our client, a world leader in diagnostics and life sciences, is looking for a “Associate Contracts Manager - Outgoing MTA Program” based in South San Francisco, CA.

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

Pay Rate : $43.60/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K

Support the Research Contracts Group by managing the full lifecycle of Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), ensuring timely processing, execution, tracking, and shipment coordination. Serve as a key liaison between research scientists, legal teams, academic institutions, technology transfer offices, and internal operational teams in a fast-paced research environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and process outgoing Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) from initiation through execution and closure.
  
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, legal counsel, academic scientists, and technology transfer offices regarding agreement status and requirements.
  
• Track and maintain agreement records, databases, effective dates, and contract documentation.
  
• Organize signatures, complete post-execution activities, and coordinate material shipments, including import/export documentation.
  
• Manage high-volume correspondence and prioritize multiple requests while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.
  
• Support contract administration activities, including data entry, record management, filing, and meeting coordination.
  
• Ensure compliance with established processes and proactively identify solutions to operational challenges.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline; legal education or experience is a plus.
  
• 2–4 years of experience in contract administration, research operations, technology transfer, legal support, or related fields.
  
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic research, or university environments preferred.
  
• Familiarity with Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), contract management, or legal agreements.
  
• Understanding of scientific terminology, including reagents, antibodies, plasmids, DNA, and genetically modified animal models.
  
• Strong organizational, communication, critical thinking, and time-management skills.
  
• Proficiency with databases, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace applications.
  

If interested, please send us your updated resume at

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