Contracts and Compliance Operations Manager

Position Overview

Nuvation Bio is a biopharmaceutical company tackling some of the greatest unmet needs in oncology. As a legal and compliance professional on the Legal Team, you will play an essential role in managing the contract lifecycle and supporting healthcare compliance operations — ensuring that our contractual and compliance processes drive meaningful improvements in patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Nuvation’s contract management and learning management systems.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle—including intake, review coordination, workflow routing, tracking, and signature execution for various agreements (e.g., CDAs, MSAs, SOWs, consulting, and research/vendor agreements).
• Serve as the primary operational liaison between internal teams and the Legal department to ensure efficient reviews and approvals.
• Oversee compliance operations by supporting training logistics, documentation management, and audit‑ready recordkeeping.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Clinical, Regulatory, R&D, Finance, HR, and Commercial) and identify opportunities to streamline processes and optimize systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field (Paralegal certification or equivalent experience is a plus).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in contract management, healthcare compliance operations, or legal operations—preferably within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., Ironclad).
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills with acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Problem-Solver: A proactive self-starter who diagnoses inefficiencies and recommends effective solutions.
• Personable: Able to establish and nurture strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Credible: Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities and a thorough understanding of clinical methodologies.
• Adaptable: Comfortable working in an environment of ambiguity and embracing change.
• Effective Communicator: Strong presentation skills with the ability to influence and engage diverse teams.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Base Salary, Bonus, and Equity Plans
• Unlimited Vacation and 10 Sick Days Annually
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401K with Company Matching
• Plus much more, including performance-based annual bonuses and long-term incentive units.