Senior Manager, Contracts

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Contracts to help refine and scale our contracting operations as we prepare for a potential drug launch. This role will own the full contract lifecycle process-from intake and template selection through negotiation support, execution, and post execution management. This is a highly visible, customer service oriented role that will serve as the internal subject matter expert and trainer for Amylyx's contract lifecycle management system (CLMS).

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract management within the life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry and thrive in a fast moving, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

* Optimize and implement contracting processes and best practices, ensuring efficient workflows, compliance, and continuity across teams.

* Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle for a broad set of contracts, e.g. services, confidentiality, research collaborations, and other commercial or operational contracts.

* Maintain the contract management system and repository, including metadata accuracy, key date tracking, renewal management, obligation monitoring, tags, parties and reporting.

* Partner closely with internal stakeholders (Legal, Compliance, Finance, Procurement, Clinical, Commercial, and other business partners) to ensure contract terms align with business and compliance needs.

* Develop, update, and maintain contract templates and playbooks in partnership with Legal advisors.

* Develop and maintain CLMS training materials and provide new hire and refresher training sessions as well as ad hoc support.

* Establish and track contracting KPIs, dashboards, and metrics to provide visibility into system performance and contracting volume.

* Partner with the IT Administrator to drive continuous contracting process improvements, including identifying opportunities to streamline workflows through automation and the use of Artificial Intelligence tools.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree required; JD or Paralegal Certification preferred.

* 7+ years of experience in contract management and with CLM system(s).

* Strong ability to prioritize, independently manage workload, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

* Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a focus on customer service and excellent attention to detail.

* Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and build strong internal relationships.

* Aligned with a patient‑focused mission and able to uphold the highest standards of integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with Link Squares contract lifecycle management system.

* Demonstrated experience applying AI tools to contract review or process optimization.

* Industry experience in biotech, pharma, or life sciences.

Work Location and Conditions

* At Amylyx, we proudly support remote work opportunities within the United States. However, due to business considerations related to health insurance coverage and state tax regulations, we are unable to hire employees who reside and/or work in certain states. Currently, we are not considering applicants from Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii Michigan and Tennessee.

* You will be expected to travel to our corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year and attend other company-related events as necessary and requested.

* You must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at your remote location.