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Senior Commercial Contracts Manager

Beacon Biosignals
Location
Boston, MA / Remote
Posted
1 month ago
Department
General & Administrative
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5–8+ years negotiating commercial agreements in-house, at a law firm, or in a paralegal/contracts role supporting a life sciences, health tech, or SaaS company
  • Demonstrated experience independently negotiating customer-facing commercial agreements (SaaS, services, or life sciences collaboration agreements) from first draft to signature
  • Solid understanding of data rights: data ownership, license scope, use restrictions, and how these terms drive commercial value
  • Working familiarity with HIPAA and GDPR issues as they arise in commercial contracts
  • Excellent contract drafting skills and a clear, plain-English negotiation style
  • Comfort working independently and reporting directly to the General Counsel in a lean legal function
Nice to have
  • Paralegal certification or contracts management credential
  • Experience in life sciences, pharma/biopharma, medical devices, or digital health
  • Experience negotiating clinical trial agreements or CRO-style service agreements
  • Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, such as Ironclad
  • Experience with real-world data (RWD) or real-world evidence (RWE) licensing structures
What the job really is

As a Senior Commercial Contracts Manager at Beacon Biosignals, you will oversee the entire contracting process for customer and supplier agreements, focusing on negotiation and drafting. Your role involves managing contracts related to pharma collaborations, clinical trials, and data licensing, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations like HIPAA and GDPR. You will also be responsible for maintaining contract templates and providing guidance on contract terms across the organization.

Benefits
  • Base salary determined based on past experience, specific skills and qualifications
  • Equity
  • PTO and other benefits
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary figure provided, only a range based on experience
  • The role requires a high level of independence and direct reporting to the General Counsel in a lean legal function
  • Experience in life sciences and health tech is crucial due to the nature of the agreements being handled
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