Manager, Contracts

Position Summary:

Enanta is seeking a bright, highly motivated, and thorough Contracts Manager experienced in preparing and negotiating contracts in healthcare R&D to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for the independent review and negotiation of a wide variety of contracts in support of Enanta’s drug discovery and development programs. You will report to the Associate Director, Contracts & Legal Counsel in the Legal Department and work closely with our highly collaborative team, including the Executive Director, the General Counsel and other team members.

Opportunities:

• Work with a nimble, motivated team of contracts professionals.

• Expand contracting skills by working on a wide array of contracts.

• Be part of a dynamic biotech company that has already helped save hundreds of thousands of lives with its compound that is part of the leading cure for HCV and that is well funded to continue its research in other disease areas.

• Help advance the research and development of potential treatments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review, edit and negotiate contracts related to the research and development efforts of the Company, including clinical related agreements, master services agreements and related work orders, confidentiality agreements, and consulting agreements.

• Review, edit and negotiate contracts in support of the general business needs of the Company, including facility and IT related contracts.

• Utilize Legal department templates to draft and negotiate contracts.

• Serve as a point of contact for contract questions regarding specific vendors.

• Work in collaboration with our team to manage contract lifecycle, address specific contracting issues and improve contract function generally.

Qualifications::

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• 5 years of demonstrated, relevant experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts in healthcare R&D.

• Able to think creatively to find common ground in contract negotiations.

• Strong attention to detail in all aspects of the contracting process.

• Highly organized self-starter with ability to work efficiently.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Cooperative team member; accountable; lives up to commitments.

• Meets deadlines, demonstrates effective use of time, and handles multiple assignments simultaneously.

• Proficient skills in MS Suite applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook and ready to learn new applications, including, contract management and financial software.

How to Apply:

Please complete the application below and include the following attachments:

• Cover Letter

• CV / Resume

• Research Summary (if applicable)

About Enanta:

Enanta is using its robust, chemistry-driven approach and drug discovery capabilities to become a leader in the discovery and development of small molecule drugs with an emphasis on indications in virology and immunology. Enanta’s research and development programs are focused on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).

Glecaprevir, a protease inhibitor discovered by Enanta, is part of one of the leading treatment regimens for curing chronic hepatitis c virus infection and is sold by AbbVie in numerous countries under the tradenames MAVYRET® (U.S.) and MAVIRET® (ex-U.S.) (glecaprevir/pibrentasvir). A portion of Enanta’s royalties from hepatitis C virus (HCV) products developed under its collaboration with AbbVie contribute ongoing funding to Enanta’s operations. Please visit www.enanta.com for more information.

Enanta Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religious creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by law.