Beghouconsulting · Boston, Massachusetts; Durham, North Carolina; Emeryville, California; Evanston, Illinois; Princeton, New Jersey; New York City, New York; Rockville, Maryland · · posted 10/5/2026

Beghou brings over three decades of experience helping life sciences companies optimize their commercialization through strategic insight, advanced analytics, and technology. From developing go-to-market strategies and building foundational data analytics infrastructures to leveraging artificial intelligence to improve customer insights and engagement, Beghou helps life sciences companies maximize performance across their portfolios. Beghou also deploys proprietary and third-party technology solutions to help companies forecast performance, design territories, manage customer data, organize, and report on medical and commercial data, and more. Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, we have 10 global offices. Our mission is to bring together analytical minds and innovative technology to help life sciences companies navigate the complexity of health care and improve patient outcomes. Beghou brings over three decades of experience helping life sciences companies optimize their commercialization through strategic insight, advanced analytics, and technology. From developing go-to-market strategies and building foundational data analytics infrastructures to leveraging artificial intelligence to improve customer insights and engagement, Beghou helps life sciences companies maximize performance across their portfolios. Beghou also deploys proprietary and third-party technology solutions to help companies forecast performance, design territories, manage customer data, organize, and report on medical and commercial data, and more. Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, we have 10 global offices. Our mission is to bring together analytical minds and innovative technology to help life sciences companies navigate the complexity of health care and improve patient outcomes. Contract Administrator / Legal Operations Specialist As a member of the Contracts function, you’ll support agreements from intake and review through approval, signature, and ongoing administration. You’ll work closely with the Senior Contracts Manager and teams across Finance, Accounting, Revenue Operations, Compliance, Information Security, and other areas to make contract processes organized, timely, and easy to follow. This role is a good fit for someone who enjoys bringing order to detailed work, keeping stakeholders informed, and improving the processes behind the work. Someone with commercial contract administration experience who is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable escalating issues that require legal judgment. Contract Administrator / Legal Operations Specialist As a member of the Contracts function, you’ll support agreements from intake and review through approval, signature, and ongoing administration. You’ll work closely with the Senior Contracts Manager and teams across Finance, Accounting, Revenue Operations, Compliance, Information Security, and other areas to make contract processes organized, timely, and easy to follow. This role is a good fit for someone who enjoys bringing order to detailed work, keeping stakeholders informed, and improving the processes behind the work. Someone with commercial contract administration experience who is organized, detail-focused, and comfortable escalating issues that require legal judgment. We'll trust you to: - Coordinate the administration of commercial agreements, including first-pass review of  NDAs, MSAs, statements of work, consulting and vendor agreements, independent contractor agreements, data protection agreements, and BAAs. - Manage contract intake, check requests for required information, issue spotting, and coordinate internal review, approvals, signatures, and distribution. - Maintain accurate contract records, system data, and electronic files, including in the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system. - Track renewals, expirations, notice periods, and other key dates. - Prepare contract summaries; flag missing information, inconsistencies, or provisions that need review by the Senior Contracts Manager or legal counsel. - Support due diligence, contract audits, and upkeep of templates, playbooks, forms, workflows, and procedures. - Respond to routine process questions and follow up with stakeholders to keep agreements and approvals moving. - Identify practical ways to streamline recurring work through clearer procedures, templates, automation, or standard workflows. - Handle confidential legal, financial, customer, employee, and business information with care. You'll need to have: - A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. - At least 3 years of relevant experience in a corporate legal department, law firm, contracts function, legal operations environment, or a similar role. - Experience working with commercial contracts and legal documentation. - Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple agreements, deadlines, and priorities. - Clear written and verbal communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders across different functions. - Good judgment about when to follow established procedures and when to escalate an issue. - Discretion when handling sensitive information. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. Preferred experience - Experience with a CLM system, contract repository, document management system, or legal technology platform. - Familiarity with common commercial contract terms, such as confidentiality, indemnification, limitation of liability, intellectual property, privacy, insurance, termination, and governing law. - Experience supporting data privacy, HIPAA, BAAs, or other agreements involving regulated information. - Experience in professional services, consulting, life sciences, healthcare, technology, or another regulated industry. - Contract management, paralegal studies, or related certification. - Experience improving legal operations processes or developing procedures and training materials. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Beghou, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $75,000 to $95,000. We are currently unable to consider candidates who require, or will require in the future, sponsorship for work authorization . Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. At Beghou, you'll join a highly collaborative, values-driven team where technical excellence, analytical rigor, and personal growth converge. Whether you're passionate about AI innovation, building commercialization strategies, or shaping the next generation of data-first solutions in life sciences, this is a place to make an impact! Compensation and Benefits: Beghou Consulting offers a competitive compensation package and a full complement of benefits, including the following: Health & Wellness We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life & AD&D coverage, disability insurance, and a Lifestyle Wellness Account to help you feel your best. Work-Life Balance Our generous PTO, company holidays, and paid parental & bonding leave help you recharge and be present where it matters most. With a flexible hybrid work policy, you’ll enjoy the balance of in-person collaboration and remote flexibility. Financial Wellness We invest in your future with a 401(k) and employer match, tax-free commuter, health, and childcare accounts, and performance bonuses. You’ll also receive a monthly phone stipend and access to an employee discount program. Growth & Giving Back Through mentorship, training, and tuition reimbursement, we help you grow your career while supporting causes you care about with a charitable donation match. Culture & Values Collaboration, innovation, and inclusion define us. Here, you’ll join a community that values your ideas and celebrates your impact. Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. We seek candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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