Contracts Manager

Flagship Pioneering invents and builds platform companies each with the potential for multiple products that transform human health sustainability and beyond. Since its launch in 2000 Flagship has originated more than 100 companies. Many of these companies have addressed humanitys most urgent challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19 curing intractable diseases improving human health preempting illness and feeding the world by improving the resiliency and sustainability of agriculture.

Flagship has been recognized twice on FORTUNEs Change the World list an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies and has been twice named to Fast Companys annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at.

At Flagship we accept impossible missions to enable bigger leaps. Ourcore valuesguide us through uncertainty and toward lasting impact.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Contract Manager to join our in-house legal team and support Flagships enterprise operations. This individual will manage the full lifecycle of standard commercial agreementsdrafting reviewing negotiating and executing contractswith a focus on IT SaaS real estate facilities and services agreements that enable the Flagship enterprise to operate more efficiently and effectively. The ideal candidate will have 4years of relevantcontract managementexperienceproven ability to negotiate template-based agreementswithattorney oversight andstrong familiaritywithcontract management systemsandcross-functional stakeholder engagement.

This is a great opportunity to join a company at the forefront of innovation in technology and science. We are looking for a self-motivated entrepreneurial and kind individual who works hard but doesnt take themselves too seriously. The team you would be joining is tight-knit and committed to helping one another succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of standard commercial agreementsincluding IT/SaaS agreements real estate and facilities contracts MSAs SOWs consulting agreements and CDAsfrom drafting through negotiation execution and renewal.
• Draft and negotiate standard template-based agreements with attorney oversight; assess legal financial and operational risks and escalate non-standard terms to counsel as appropriate.
• Use contract management tools to monitor workflows track milestones and ensure timely renewals or amendments; maintain repository accuracy and optimize CLM system processes.
• Support cross-functional teamsincluding Finance Procurement IT Facilities and R&Dby advising on key contract terms such as indemnities confidentiality service levels and liabilities with attorney oversight for non-standard terms.
• Track and monitor key contract milestones deliverables and compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to streamline contract processes improve efficiency and enhance enterprise operations.
• Provide guidance to internal partners on contract submission practices and standard language.
• Generate data-driven insights from contract analytics to improve reporting decision-making and operational performance; assist Contracts Administrators with contract entry as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Legal Studies Finance or related discipline.
• 4 years of relevant work experience managing contracts including drafting and negotiating standard commercial agreements.
• Experience utilizing contract management tools to automate workflows track contract milestones and ensure timely renewals; familiarity with AI-powered tools for document review redlining and finalization.
• Familiarity with key legal and regulatory issues affecting contracts such as confidentiality indemnification liability and data privacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent stakeholder engagement ability.
• Prior experience managing a high volume of contracts with various stakeholders under tight timelines.
• Highly self-motivated and driven.
• Thrives independently in fast-paced evolving corporate environment.
• Proactive involvement beyond core responsibilities.

Polished and professional demeanor.Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IT/SaaS agreements real estate and facilities contracts and other operational agreements in a corporate or enterprise environment.
• Experience configuring or administering CLM systems (e.g. taxonomy permissions template maintenance).
• Experience in biotech life sciences venture capital or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and integration with contract workflows.

Culture & Values (Flagship)

We seek individuals who reflect Flagships culture offearless explorationentrepreneurial thinking andcollaborative impact. You thrive in environments that requirecreative problem solving strong ownership and alignment with mission-driven outcomes. .

Work Environment & Benefits

• Standard office environment in Cambridge with hybrid and remote flexibility options
• Collaborative interdisciplinary teams engaged in high-impact innovation
• Professional growth opportunities across Flagship Pioneering and its portfolio
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flagship Pioneering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.

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The salary range for this role is $108000 - $148000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience. Flagship Pioneering currently offers healthcare coverage annual incentive program retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Flagship Pioneerings good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

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