Senior Manager/Associate Director, Contracts Specialist

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><u>About Stoke:</u></strong></p> <p>Stoke Therapeutics (Nasdaq: STOK) is a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression by harnessing the body’s potential with RNA medicine. Using Stoke’s proprietary approach, the company is developing antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) to selectively restore naturally occurring protein levels. Stoke’s first medicine in development, zorevunersen, has demonstrated the potential for disease modification in patients with Dravet syndrome and is currently being evaluated in a Phase 3 study. Stoke entered into a strategic collaboration with Biogen in 2025 to develop and commercialize zorevunersen for Dravet syndrome. Under the collaboration, Stoke retains exclusive rights for zorevunersen in the United States, Canada, and Mexico; Biogen receives exclusive rest of world commercialization rights</p> <p>STK-002 is Stoke’s proprietary antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) in clinical development for the treatment of autosomal dominant optic atrophy (ADOA), the most common inherited optic nerve disorder. STK-002 has been granted orphan drug designation by the FDA. A Phase 1 study (OSPREY) of STK-002 in people with ADOA is now underway. The company is also conducting early research in Syngap1, a severe and rare neurodevelopmental disorder, in collaboration with Acadia Pharmaceuticals.</p> <p>Stoke’s initial focus is on diseases of the central nervous system and the eye that are caused by a loss of ~50% of normal protein levels (haploinsufficiency). Proof of concept has been demonstrated in other organs, tissues, and systems, supporting broad potential for the Company’s proprietary approach.</p></div><p><strong><u>Position Purpose:</u></strong></p> <p>This role will be responsible for managing the contracting life cycle (assessment, negotiation, finalizing, management and enforcement) for a wide range of types of agreements in support of Stoke Therapeutics’ business operations, while ensuring compliance, alignment with business needs, and operational excellence. The person in this role will need to be able to manage multiple competing priorities and work collaboratively in an environment with multiple stakeholders. The Contracts Specialist will report to the VP, Corporate Legal.</p> <p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Partner closely with internal stakeholders to ensure contract terms align with company policies, legal and compliance standards, and business objectives</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Optimize and implement contracting processes and best practices, ensuring efficient workflows, compliance, and alignment across teams</li> <li>Advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights and obligations, as needed</li> <li>Assist with the maintenance of the contract management system, including ensuring proper filing and tracking of contracts, and renewal management and obligation monitoring</li> <li>Develop, update, and maintain contract templates and playbooks in partnership with Legal & Compliance advisors</li> <li>Assist in training and educating employees on contract-related processes and best practices</li> <li>Identify and mitigate potential risks in contract terms and conditions in partnership with Legal & Compliance leadership</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Required Skills & Experience: </u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Law or a related field; candidates with a Paralegal certificate or JD will also be considered.</li> <li>Minimum of 6-8 years of contract review, drafting, negotiation and management experience in a biotech company, Contract Research Organization (CRO), or pharmaceutical environment</li> <li><u>Technical Knowledge</u>: Proficiency in biopharma research and development matters and familiarity with relevant laws and regulations and intellectual property (IP) matters that arise in the biopharma industry. Proficiency utilizing a contract management system (preferably Agiloft).</li> <li><u>Other Skills</u>: High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, excellent negotiation and communication skills, proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and build strong internal relationships, and the ability to manage high-volume workloads and competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Location(s): </u></strong></p> <p>Stoke is located in Bedford, MA, and will be moving to a new location in Waltham, MA by the end of 2026. This position is a hybrid position currently based in Bedford and will later be based in Waltham.</p> <p><strong><u>Compensation & Benefits:</u></strong></p> <p>At Stoke Therapeutics, we are committed to offering a comprehensive, competitive and thoughtfully designed total rewards program.</p> <p>The anticipated salary range for this role at the Sr. Manager level is $170,000 - $203,000 and at the Associate Director level is $184,000 - $222,000.<strong> </strong>The final offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope, experience and qualifications, education, market benchmarks, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, Stoke offers an annual bonus and equity participation.</p> <p>Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance; life, long- and short-term disability insurance; paid parental leave; a 401K plan with company match, unlimited vacation time, tuition assistance and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><u>Culture & Values:</u></strong></p> <p>At Stoke, we believe that innovation, the ability to successfully advance our ground-breaking science and having fun as a team are enhanced by being together in person, at least periodically. We allow for flexibility in work arrangements that balance individual’s needs and preferences with the needs of our business and our desire to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.</p> <p>Our values guide our work to deliver meaningful medicines for people who need them. We are committed to being true to ourselves, to our colleagues, and to the people with severe diseases who are counting on us. We embrace diversity within a unique culture that is defined by our values. Our employee-led Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) Committee underscores the importance of DIB to who we are and what we do. </p> <p><strong>Interested candidates: Please visit Stoke’s website to learn more and apply directly to the position listed on our Career Center:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.stoketherapeutics.com/careers/">https://www.stoketherapeutics.com/careers/</a></p> <p>For more information, visit https://www.stoketherapeutics.com/.</p> <p>All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability or protected veteran status.</p> <p>Stoke participates in E-Verify.</p></div>