***** CONTRACTS MANAGER | INTERVIEWS HAPPENING THIS WEEK!!***** Job Type: Contracts Manager Location: Princeton, NJ A leading organization is seeking a contract manager to support their procurement department for complex end to end contract workflow. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of contract review experience, working knowledge of Coupa, and pharmaceutical experience What you'll be responsible for: + Responsible for end-to-end contract workflow from Intake to Execution + Review and validate ‘contract request’ information and coordinate with Contract Requestor for missing information + Submit contract requests into the CLM system (Coupa) and create workspaces + Assemble contracts using available templates and appendices + Provide first-line review of third-party redlines, with minimal supervision, in accordance with established negotiation parameters and attorney guidance. Collaborate with Procurement Category Managers, Line of Business and SME reviewing departments (e.g. Data Privacy, Safety, Quality, IT, etc.) during contract review + Negotiate with counterparty to completion of contract + Orchestrate contract approvals, execution, follow-ups throughout workflow + Input contract key data to support analytics + Contract types include but not limited to MSAs, Short-term Agreements, SOWs, Amendments, License Agreements, Work orders. Contracts limited to commercial service agreements. Scope does not include clinical contracts or sell-side agreements. + Maintain deadlines on deliverables and proactively communicate contract status and issues, if any, to relevant internal stakeholders + Determine optimal contracting vehicle for a transaction (e.g. PO vs. SOW) based on policy What you’ll bring: + Bachelor's degree or a paralegal certification required + 5 to 7 years of contract review experience required + Pharma / Biotech experience required + Experience with Coupa or similar Contract Lifecycle Management platform is a plus What you’ll get: + Exposure to an international organization + Flexible compensation + Great benefits package Interviews are happening this week! If interested, please send over your most recent resume to smauriello@ astoncarter.com (smauriello@astoncarter.com) along with your availability for a 10-minute phone screen to go over the position in more detail. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $49.00 - $53.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Princeton,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.