Legal Contracts Manager

About the role

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs. What We Do: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com , and follow the company on LinkedIn , X and Facebook . ( *in collaboration with AbbVie ) We are seeking a Legal Contracts Manager with experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a high volume of routine and complex contracts. The specialist will have the ability to analyze and interpret legal language and work directly with business colleagues to prepare contracts for execution and implementation. The candidate will support the business by providing training and education on our contract management system and will assist with financial requisitions. The role requires an individual with strong legal knowledge, autonomous work habits, ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships, proficiency in computer software, and excellent organizational and time management skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of corporate contracts, be detail-oriented, and possess the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal teams and management. Self-motivation, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn are essential qualities that will contribute to the success in this position. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Draft, review, negotiate and file a high volume of routine contracts Communicate with internal business partners regarding the risks presented by contract terms and possible strategies to mitigate such risk Support administration of the company's contract management system (CMS) Assist in determining the necessary approach to contracts and ensuring protection of the company's proprietary technology Assist in approving financial requisitions on behalf of the Legal department Use a wide range of legal or specialized knowledge to provide legal support services in an efficient and timely manner Exercise good judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions Use initiative and discretion in accomplishing routine assignments with minimal supervision Research legal issues and engage in fact gathering and checking to provide support on all assigned legal matters Other job duties as assigned