Temporary Commercial Contract Review Intern

Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid/Onsite as needed)
Duration: Temporary Internship

About Inotiv
Inotiv is a leading contract research organization (CRO) dedicated to supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies as they bring new therapies to market. With decades of scientific expertise, we provide comprehensive nonclinical and analytical drug discovery and development solutions. Our mission is to deliver insights that help clients make critical decisions faster, advancing innovations in life sciences to improve human and animal health. At Inotiv, collaboration, integrity, and scientific excellence drive everything we do.

About the Opportunity
The Commercial Contracts team at Inotiv manages a portfolio of nearly 3,000 agreements across the organization. We are implementing a new Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system and seeking a Temporary Commercial Contract Review Intern to support this critical initiative.

This is a unique opportunity for a recent law school graduate to gain practical, hands-on experience in contract analysis, legal review, and contract management within a dynamic life sciences organization. The internship will provide valuable exposure to how contracts function in a corporate environment, particularly within a growing CRO.

What You'll Do

• Review a large volume of existing commercial contracts across business lines.

• Identify, extract, and highlight key contractual clauses (e.g., confidentiality, indemnification, liability, payment terms, intellectual property).

• Organize and input information into the new CLM repository to ensure accuracy and accessibility.

• Collaborate with the Legal, Risk, Business Development, Operations, and Finance teams to clarify contract language and requirements.

• Gain insight into contract negotiation considerations and compliance requirements within the life sciences industry.

Who You Are

• A recent law school graduate seeking to gain corporate legal experience in a temporary internship.

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with complex contractual language.

• Strong written communication skills with the ability to summarize and extract key provisions.

• Interested in contract law, corporate governance, or life sciences legal issues.

• Prior experience or exposure to life sciences, healthcare, or regulated industries is highly preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to an important project that will streamline contract management for a growing life sciences company.

• Gain real-world experience in legal and contract management within a corporate legal department.

• Develop skills in contract analysis, lifecycle management systems, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Be part of a mission-driven company advancing drug discovery and improving lives.

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we "Play to Win" in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There's an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual's unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people's lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.