Senior Staff, Contracts & Legal Operations Manager

Job description

About N-Power Medicine N-Power Medicine aims to establish a new paradigm in drug development by reinventing the ‘how’ and transforming clinical trials through better integration with clinical practice, ensuring broader participation by physicians and patients. We are building an exceptional multi-disciplinary team with diverse expertise spanning healthcare, engineering, technology and regulatory, and with people who share our core value of Empowering Community through generosity, curiosity and humility. We are working with urgency to bring better therapies to patients faster. Position Overview N-Power Medicine is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Staff, Contracts & Legal Operations Manager reporting to the VP, Operations. The Senior Staff, Contracts & Legal Operations Manager will play a key role in managing the company’s contractual relationships, ensuring that contracts are executed efficiently, comply with applicable laws, and mitigate risks. The Senior Staff, Contracts & Legal Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiating to managing and enforcing contracts. This is a key non-lawyer role that supports the efficient operation of our legal function by managing contracts, streamlining workflows, and coordinating legal processes. The ideal candidate has experience in contract administration, knowledge of healthcare compliance, strong organizational and project management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners. This is a hybrid on-site role; Bay Area is required. Role Objectives and Responsibilities ● Manage the full contract lifecycle, including intake, drafting, negotiation, coordination, approval workflows, signature, and storage. ● Maintain and improve our contract management process, ensuring accurate tracking of key terms, expirations, and renewals. ● Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop templates aligned to the company’s strategy and facilitate timely contract execution. Serve as the primary contact for contract-related matters and escalate legal questions to legal counsel, as appropriate. ● Maintain relationships with our contracted third parties (such as vendors, customers, network partners) and serve as the primary contact for contract- related matters. ● Coordinate legal operations including document management, legal spend tracking, and vendor onboarding in collaboration with Finance and the Security, Privacy, Quality, and Privacy team. ● Monitor contracts and facilitate close-out, extension, or renewal as necessary. ● Resolve contract-related issues with external parties and internal stakeholders. ● Communicate contract-related information to stakeholders. ● Support compliance and governance initiatives by ensuring contract templates and processes align with company policies. ● Prepare reports and metrics on contract volume, turnaround time, and legal team performance. ● Organize and support internal review committees (e.g., compliance, ethics, policy), including meeting logistics, documentation, and follow-up actions. ● Support the implementation of legal technology tools (e.g., contract management repository). Education, Experience, Behavioral Competencies, & Skills ● 5+ years of experience in legal operations, contract management, procurement, or a related field in the healthcare industry. ● Strong understanding of contract processes and standard contract terms. ● Experience with contract lifecycle management tools. ● Excellent organizational and project management skills. ● Proficiency in negotiation and relationship management. ● Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making. ● Creative thinker with a keen eye for detail. ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ● Certification in contract management or a relevant field is a plus. ● Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. ● Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. ● Bachelor’s degree in business, paralegal studies, or a related field preferred. Travel Requirements ● Ability to travel may be required from time to time Pay Information The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. N-Power Medicine (NPM) offers equity at hire as well as a discretionary annual bonus which may be available based on Company performance. This position is eligible for company benefits More About Us: We are a mission-driven, well-funded, rapidly growing company, eager to attract passionate professionals offering a highly attractive compensation package with a balanced and flexible work environment, competitive industry benefits as well as a 401K plan and other great company “perks.” We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Covid-19 Policy – The Company is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace, and to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees, families, visitors, and the community. While vaccination remains one of the most important tools in advancing the health and safety of employees and promoting the efficiency of workplaces, we are now in a different phase of our response when these measures are no longer necessary. We currently do not have mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements for our employees and contractors, as the COVID-19 public health emergency has ended. However, there are certain N-Power Medicine employees and contractors who, based on their role, will be required to continue to follow our 2021 COVID-19 vaccination and other requirements as mandated by N-Power Medicine’s partners they serve. We reserve the right to modify or amend our corporate policy at any time. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. The Company will not sponsor applicants for work visas.