Contracts Manager

About Every Cure -

Every Cure is an AI-driven nonprofit, biotech organization that was founded to uncover and repurpose existing drugs to treat the millions of patients who suffer from diseases without approved treatments. By focusing on drug repurposing, we aim to provide affordable and accessible therapies for those suffering from diseases that are often overlooked in traditional drug development. Through artificial intelligence technologies, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and patient advocacy, Every Cure is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of existing medicines to treat every disease and every patient we possibly can. Inspired by Every Cure’s co-founders' work repurposing drugs for Castleman disease and other rare diseases, Every Cure has been featured in USA Today, Good Morning America, and Wall Street Journal. Led by a talented leadership team and outstanding Board of Directors, Every Cure is supported through funding from leading philanthropic organizations like Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Elevate Prize Foundation and a federal contract with ARPA-H. 

Our approach - 

• AI-Powered Identification: We use advanced artificial intelligence to analyze the world’s biomedical knowledge and identify FDA-approved drugs that can be repurposed for untreated conditions. This cutting-edge technology enables us to explore new therapeutic possibilities efficiently. 
• Open-Source Commitment: We are dedicated to making our predictive pipeline open-source, fostering collaboration and transparency within the scientific community and unlocking the potential for discovering new treatments. 
• High-Impact Focus: We prioritize drug repurposing opportunities that can benefit neglected patient communities, ensuring our efforts address the most pressing needs. 
• Rigorous Validation: Promising opportunities are thoroughly validated through laboratory and clinical studies to confirm their efficacy and safety before advancing to broader application. 
• Equitable Access: We are committed to ensuring that new cures are accessible to all patients, regardless of geographic or economic barriers. 

As the Contracts Manager at Every Cure, you will play an essential role in managing and administering agreements that are integral to our mission. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, your primary responsibility will be to oversee Every Cure’s agreement lifecycle, from request to execution, in partnership with legal counsel and advisors. Your expertise will support agreements across various functions—including partners, service providers, and donors—ensuring thorough review, compliance, and operational excellence. By building efficient processes and providing support to team members, you will help Every Cure maintain strong, legally sound partnerships that drive our mission forward. 

How you will make an impact - 

• Agreement Management: Lead Every Cure’s end-to-end process from agreement creation to monitoring and maintenance, through closeout. Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to develop and manage agreements with partners, subcontractors, service providers, and donors. Ensure each agreement is thoroughly reviewed and completed, including tracking Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) and Human Subjects Research (HSR) requirements. 
• Compliance and Documentation: Develop and maintain agreement templates and a matrix of key agreement components. Collaborate with legal counsel and leadership to resolve complex issues, including HSR and Intellectual Property (IP), ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards. 
• Negotiation and Modification: Oversee the negotiation and modification for both original agreements and MODs. Work with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure revisions comply with legal and policy requirements and align with Every Cure’s interests. 
• Monitoring and Obligations: Establish a system to track and monitor deliverables and obligations within agreements, ensuring Every Cure and the other party meet all commitments and deadlines for various partnerships. 
• Intellectual Property Coordination: Track and manage all IP-related items, such as trademarks, copyrights, patents, and confidentiality requirements, supporting organizational compliance and protection. 
• Training and Support: Provide training and resources to team members involved in the agreement process, creating SOPs and materials that standardize the agreement workflow and support team-wide efficiency. 

What you bring to the team - 

• Education: 
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of experience in contract or subcontract/sub-award administration. 
• Experience: 
  • Experience with agreements involving Human Subjects Research (HSR), animal research, and Intellectual Property (IP) is a plus. 
  • Familiarity with U.S. Government agreements, including Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements is also a plus. 
  • A collaborative approach that strengthens partnerships with both internal teams and external stakeholders while driving progress. 
• Skills: 
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with experience managing complex agreement processes and coordinating across departments. 
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset, with a keen attention to detail to ensure thorough review and efficient handling of all agreements. 
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment and navigate changing processes as Every Cure grows. 
  • Interest in learning new topics and tools to continuously improve agreement management practices. 
  • Prior experience in a startup, nonprofit, or biotech industry is a plus. 

Compensation & Benfits - 

• Your paycheck: $115,000 - $125,000 per year. 
• Health and wellness: Comprehensive plans with medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for eligible healthcare expenses. 
• Future nest egg: A 403(b)-retirement plan with an employer match of 3.5% helps you save for your future. 
• Relax and recharge: Generous time off, including paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays. 
• We have you covered: Comprehensive paid leave for family and medical needs, ensuring you have the support you need during important times. 

This role is based in Philadelphia, PA with an expectation of a minimum of 3 days per week in office.  

Every Cure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.