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Contracts Manager

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, New Jersey, Bridgewater
May 12, 2026
Description Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a US-based, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with capabilities in product development, manufacturing, and commercial operations. Cosette has a fast-growing portfolio of branded pharmaceuticals consisting of products in the cardiology, women's health, and migraine markets. Cosette has a long history in quality manufacturing of complex dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, oral liquids/solutions and suppositories, which has led to consistent supply to customers and commercialization success. Cosette has corporate and manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and North Carolina and is supported by more than 300 dedicated employees across all functional areas. Innovating every day. Position Summary The Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing a high volume of agreements across the full contract lifecycle, supporting Legal and business stakeholders with efficient, scalable contracting processes. This role serves as a key operational partner to Legal, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, and business teams and plays a central role in administering and optimizing the company's contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detailoriented, comfortable operating in a fastpaced environment, and experienced in contract lifecycle management, commercial agreements, and legal operations. Key Responsibilities Contract Management & Negotiation Manage highvolume commercial contracts across the full lifecycle, including intake, drafting, review, negotiation, execution, and postexecution administration Draft, review, and negotiate Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Consulting, Statements of Work (SOWs), Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs), amendments, and related commercial agreements Ensure contracts align with company policies, risk tolerance, and legal requirements Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) & Process Optimization Serve as system owner and primary administrator for the Linksquares platform, including workflows, templates, metadata, and contract repository management Configure, maintain, and continuously improve contracting workflows and intake processes in alignment with Legal and business requirements Support contract execution through DocuSign integration and ensure executed agreements are accurately stored and tracked Provide comprehensive audit and clean-up of database Contract Migration & Data Integrity Lead the migration, normalization, and standardization of contracts into the system Improve data consistency, reporting accuracy, and operational visibility across the contract portfolio Maintain auditready contract records and support internal or external audits as needed Legal Operations & Corporate Governance Support Support Legal leadership with corporate governance documentation, creation and maintenance of corporate data sheets, consent tracker, D&O slate Organize and maintain BOD meeting minutes Assist with reporting, metrics, and documentation supporting Legal operations and leadership decisionmaking CrossFunctional Collaboration Partner closely with Legal, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, and business stakeholders to streamline contracting processes and improve turnaround times Train and provide guidance on contracting processes and serve as a point of contact for contractrelated questions Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience 5+ years of experience in contract management, legal operations, or a related role Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform (Linksquares or related platform preferred) Experience managing high contract volumes in a fastpaced environment Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail Preferred Experience supporting Legal teams in a pharmaceutical, or regulated industry Experience with largescale contract migrations Familiarity with corporate governance documentation and processes Experience working crossfunctionally with Finance, Procurement, and Compliance Key Competencies Contract lifecycle management and process design Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders Practical, solutionsoriented approach to risk management Comfort with systems, workflows, and datadriven legal operations Salary Range The expected base salary for this Bridgewater, NJ based position is $105,000 - $145,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee on the payment date. Benefits Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health saving account, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, parental leave, wellness program, paid time off, volunteer time, and holidays. Physical requirements This role will follow a hybrid work schedule, requiring three (3) onsite days per week at our Bridgewater, NJ office. Equal Opportunity Employment Providing "equal employment opportunity" is one of the most important people policies of Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Our goal is to do all that we realistically can to provide genuine equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all phases of our operation. It is the policy of this Company that there shall be no discrimination with respect to employment, or any of the terms and conditions of employment, because of an individual's race, creed, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partnership, familial status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, disability (including AIDS and HIV infection), genetic information, liability for service in the United States armed forces or any other legally protected status. The Company is dedicated to ensuring that all employment decisions are in accordance with these principles of equal employment opportunity.