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Amgen, Inc.

Contract Development, Senior Manager

Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest ... Contract Development, Senior Manager Amgen is seeking a Contract Development Senior Manager - Payer ...

UCB

$75K - $100K/yr

... contract standards. * Manage a high-volume, fast-paced portfolio by continuously triaging and ... biotech. * Minimum of (1) 3+ years direct people leadership experience; (2) 1-2 years direct people ...

Aura Biosciences, Inc.

Sr. Contracts Manager

Brighton, MA · On-site

$150K - $185K/yr

A bachelor's degree is required, advanced degree preferred. * 5 plus years' experience with the biotech/pharmaceutical industry required. * Clinical contract management experience required. * The ...

Aura Biosciences

Sr. Contracts Manager

Brighton, MA · On-site

A bachelors degree is required, advanced degree preferred. * 5 plus years experience with the biotech/pharmaceutical industry required. * Clinical contract management experience required. * The ...

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How much do biotech contract manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for biotech contract manager in the United States is $106,034.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Biotech Contract Manager position, and why are they important?

A Biotech Contract Manager should possess a strong background in contract law, negotiation, and life sciences, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field and relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical contract management. Familiarity with contract management software, compliance platforms (such as Icertis or DocuSign), and regulatory guidelines like FDA and GxP is highly beneficial. Superior attention to detail, analytical thinking, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills set outstanding professionals apart in this role. These capabilities ensure accurate and efficient contract execution, risk mitigation, and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in a highly regulated industry.

What is a Biotech Contract Manager job?

A Biotech Contract Manager oversees contracts related to biotechnology partnerships, vendors, research agreements, and regulatory compliance. They negotiate terms, ensure adherence to legal and industry standards, and mitigate risks for their organization. Their role requires collaboration with legal teams, procurement, and scientific departments to support business objectives. Effective contract management helps biotech companies streamline operations, maintain compliance, and optimize financial and operational outcomes.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a Biotech Contract Manager?

As a Biotech Contract Manager, your daily tasks often include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts such as research agreements, vendor contracts, and licensing deals. You will regularly collaborate with legal, procurement, research, and finance teams to ensure terms align with company goals and regulatory requirements. Managing timelines, tracking key deliverables, and monitoring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle are also core parts of the role. This position requires balancing multiple priorities and maintaining strong communication with both internal teams and external partners to support the company’s scientific and commercial objectives.

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Infographic showing various Biotech Contract Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,034 per year, or $51 per hour.
Talent Consultant, Remote, Biotech & Lifesciences Experience

Talent Consultant, Remote, Biotech & Lifesciences Experience

Ignite Human Capital

San Diego, CA • Remote

$50 - $90/hr

Other

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Talent Consultant – Biotech & Life Sciences Recruiting (Embedded RPO / Talent Acquisition Consultant)Position Overview

Ignite Human Capital is seeking an experienced Talent Consultant to support a high-growth biotechnology organization through an embedded Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Talent Advisory engagement. This consultant will serve as a strategic recruiting partner responsible for identifying, attracting, and delivering exceptional talent across drug development, clinical operations, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, quality, commercial operations, legal, finance, and corporate functions.

The ideal consultant brings experience recruiting within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, medical devices, CROs, or healthcare organizations and possesses the ability to partner directly with scientific and business leaders to drive workforce growth during critical stages of clinical development and commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts from intake through offer acceptance.

  • Partner with executive leadership, functional leaders, and hiring managers to develop workforce plans and hiring strategies.

  • Build proactive talent pipelines across scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial, and corporate functions.

  • Conduct candidate assessments evaluating technical expertise, leadership capability, industry knowledge, and organizational fit.

  • Perform market mapping and competitive intelligence within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors.

  • Source passive candidates utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, industry associations, scientific networks, conferences, referrals, and direct outreach.

  • Advise hiring leaders regarding compensation trends, talent availability, and competitive hiring practices.

  • Coordinate interviews and maintain exceptional candidate experiences.

  • Support employer branding initiatives and talent attraction campaigns.

  • Maintain recruiting activity and reporting within ATS and CRM systems.

  • Deliver recruiting analytics, hiring forecasts, and executive-level progress updates.

Typical Positions SupportedClinical Development & Clinical Operations

  • Clinical Scientists

  • Clinical Research Associates (CRA)

  • Senior Clinical Research Associates

  • Clinical Trial Managers

  • Clinical Project Managers

  • Directors of Clinical Operations

  • Clinical Development Leaders

  • Clinical Data Management Professionals

  • Clinical Systems & Process Leaders

  • Clinical Trial Supply Managers

Medical Affairs

  • Medical Science Liaisons (MSL)

  • Medical Affairs Managers

  • Medical Directors

  • Scientific Communications Professionals

  • Medical Information Specialists

  • Medical Affairs Operations Leaders

Regulatory Affairs & Compliance

  • Regulatory Affairs Specialists

  • Regulatory Affairs Managers

  • Regulatory Affairs Directors

  • Global Regulatory Leads

  • Corporate Compliance Managers

  • Directors of Compliance

  • Risk & Compliance Professionals

  • Pharmacovigilance Professionals

Quality & GxP

  • Quality Assurance Specialists

  • GCP Quality Assurance Professionals

  • GMP Quality Professionals

  • Quality Systems Managers

  • Quality Directors

  • Validation Specialists

  • Audit & Inspection Readiness Leaders

Research & Drug Development

  • Research Associates

  • Senior Research Associates

  • Scientists

  • Senior Scientists

  • Principal Scientists

  • Translational Medicine Professionals

  • Pharmacology Scientists

  • Drug Discovery Leaders

  • Preclinical Development Professionals

Program & Portfolio Management

  • Program Managers

  • Directors of Program Management

  • Portfolio Managers

  • Product Development Leaders

  • Global Product Leaders

  • Strategic Planning Professionals

Commercial & Market Access

  • Commercial Operations Professionals

  • Sales Leadership

  • Market Access Professionals

  • Reimbursement Specialists

  • Therapeutic Specialists

  • Omnichannel Marketing Leaders

  • Product Marketing Professionals

Legal, Contracts & Corporate Functions

  • Corporate Counsel

  • Commercial Counsel

  • Contracts Managers

  • Senior Contracts Managers

  • Corporate Compliance Counsel

  • HR Business Partners

  • Talent Management Leaders

  • Total Rewards Leaders

  • Finance Managers

  • Accountants

  • FP&A Professionals

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of recruiting experience supporting biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, CRO, or life sciences organizations.

  • Demonstrated success recruiting scientific, clinical, regulatory, quality, and commercial professionals.

  • Understanding of FDA regulations, GCP, GMP, GLP, and regulated healthcare environments.

  • Experience supporting both clinical-stage and commercial-stage organizations.

  • Strong sourcing and talent mapping capabilities.

  • Experience utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, CRM systems, and modern recruiting technologies.

  • Exceptional stakeholder management and consultative communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Deliverables

  • Talent acquisition strategy development

  • Workforce planning support

  • Candidate sourcing and talent mapping

  • Full-cycle recruiting execution

  • Candidate assessment and screening

  • Compensation benchmarking

  • Competitive market intelligence

  • Executive search support

  • Diversity recruiting initiatives

  • Recruiting analytics and reporting

  • Employer branding consultation

Engagement Model

The Talent Consultant operates as an embedded extension of the client's talent acquisition function, providing strategic recruiting expertise, workforce planning support, proactive talent sourcing, and full-cycle recruitment services across scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial, and corporate business functions.

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