Hiring: Associate Director/Director, Contracts and Alliances Company: Calico Life Sciences Location: South San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:19:57 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : R About the job Required Skills: •Draft, negotiate, and finalize a broad spectrum of agreements, including Sponsored Research Agreements (SRAs), CDAs, MTAs, Licenses (data, software, materials), MSAs, CDMO/manufacturing contracts, and consulting agreements •Serve as a primary business/contracts liaison for active scientific collaborations, ensuring contractual alignment with program milestones and partner commitments •Collaborate closely with legal/IP counsel to identify risk, protect Calico's intellectual property, and ensure regulatory and corporate compliance •Work seamlessly with Senior Leadership, Senior R&D staff, Alliance Management, Finance, CMC, and scientific project teams to streamline internal approval workflows and facilitate contract lifecycle management •Drive continuous improvement of contract templates and operational workflows to increase efficiency across the BD group Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree required, Ph.D. or JD is a plus •Applicants must have extensive industry or academic/institutional experience with a minimum of 5 (Associate Director) or 7 (Director) years of experience in contracts negotiation/management or business development roles that require working closely with current and/or prospective partners •Direct experience negotiating a variety of R&D agreements within a research-focused healthcare or life sciences environment •Track record of successfully and efficiently establishing and supporting R&D collaborations •Proficiency in IP terms and material transfer dynamics is essential •Exceptional communication, independent decision-making and analytical skills, proven ability to deliver on and manage multiple fast-moving priorities, as well as building both internal and external relationships with scientific stakeholders •Must be willing to work onsite at least 4 days a week •The estimated base salary range for this role is $215,000 - $260,000. Actual pay will be based on a number of factors including experience and qualifications. This position is also eligible for two annual cash bonuses. Compensation: •$215,000 - $260,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!