Contracts Manager (Prolaio)

The role

This person will manage the complete contract lifecycle for Prolaio, including creation, processing, drafting, and administration. The role supports other initiatives and programs within the broader Legal Department.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and negotiate service agreements, consulting agreements, NDAs, vendor and supplier contracts, and statements of work.
• Translate business needs into legally sound contract language.
• Ensure contractual terms comply with laws, company policies, and industry regulations.
• Assist with the implementation of a contract lifecycle management (CLM) tool.
• Track key contractual obligations, renewals, and deadlines.
• Identify, assess, and escalate legal and business risks.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including vendors, consultants, and clinical sites.
• Manage contracts from intake to execution and track status.
• Develop and prepare key performance metrics and periodic reports.
• Coordinate execution, renewals, and terminations of contracts.

Required qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of contract administration within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or medical device industry.
• Excellence in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Proficient in contract lifecycle and procurement processes.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management systems, e-signature platforms, and collaboration platforms.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent issue spotting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Commitment to integrity, ethical conduct, and handling confidential information.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree
• Paralegal certification
• Previous CLM implementation and administration experience

About the company

Kardigan is a heart health company working to make cardiovascular disease preventable, curable and no longer the leading cause of death in the world. It is Kardigan’s mission to develop multiple targeted treatments in parallel.