Contracts Administrator at ImmunityBio in El Segundo Mariposa, CA

Job description

Company Overview ImmunityBio is a vertically integrated commercial stage biotechnology company developing next-generation therapies that bolster the natural immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases. The Company’s range of immunotherapy and cell therapy platforms, alone and together, act to drive and sustain an immune response with the goal of creating durable and safe protection against disease. Designated an FDA Breakthrough Therapy, ANKTIVA is the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer CIS that activates NK cells, T cells, and memory T cells for a long-duration response. The Company is applying its science and platforms to treating cancers, including the development of potential cancer vaccines, as well as developing immunotherapies and cell therapies that we believe sharply reduce or eliminate the need for standard high-dose chemotherapy. These platforms and their associated product candidates are designed to be more effective, accessible, and easily administered than current standards of care in oncology and infectious diseases. Why ImmunityBio? • ImmunityBio is developing cutting-edge technology with the goal to transform the lives of patients with cancer and develop next-generation therapies and vaccines that complement, harness and amplify the immune system to defeat cancers and infectious diseases. • Opportunity to join a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company with headquarters in Southern California. • Work with a collaborative team with the ability to work across different areas of the company. • Ability to join a growing company with professional development opportunities. Position Summary The Contract Administrator position will provide all forms of contract-related support through all phases of the contract lifecycle. The role will partner with a variety of key business stakeholders throughout the company. Essential Functions Perform routine and specialized administrative duties for Legal and Contract Operations. Track contracts through negotiation, approval, distribution, and execution process including the required follow-ups with legal, business, and finance. Draft standard contracts and NDAs using templates and manages redlines during negotiations. Review and identifies key terms in simple agreements, vendor quotes, and order forms. Manage and triage requests coming into the contracts inbox and CLM intake portals. Route and assign incoming contracts to the appropriate legal or operational team members. Upload executed agreements and logs accurate metadata into the CLM database. Respond to questions and directs inquiries regarding contracts and other matters. Create and maintain department reports. Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents. Maintain electronic and paper files Perform administrative tasks such scheduling calls and zoom meetings and preparing and handle mailing and FedEx. Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process improvements, and standardization of templates. Perform ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities. Education & Experience High School Diploma, with a minimum of 3+ (including but not limited to internships and/or coursework) years of relevant experience required, Or Associate’s degree, with a minimum of 1+ (including but not limited to internships and/or coursework) years of relevant experience required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to exercise professionalism, poise, and tact in all verbal and written correspondence Strong time management skills Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment Ability to set priorities under pressure Proficient knowledge of MS Office and Docusign Willingness to take initiative to complete projects Good judgment and practicality Working Environment / Physical Environment This