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A leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing treatments for autoimmune and rare diseases is seeking a Director, Transactions & Contracts Counsel. This role will support a variety of business functions, including finance, clinical operations, quality, research, and development. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who can operate both strategically and tactically to meet the companys contracting needs. This position offers growth opportunities within a dynamic team as the organization scales.
Responsibilities:- Contracts Administration:
- Support general contracting and contracts administration across multiple departments to manage and streamline contracting needs.
- Contract Negotiation:
- Prepare, review, negotiate, and execute a wide range of agreements, including:
- Confidentiality agreements
- Clinical trial agreements
- Research agreements
- Material transfer agreements
- Supply agreements
- Statements of work
- Quality agreements
- Prepare, review, negotiate, and execute a wide range of agreements, including:
- Legal and Business Support:
- Provide legal guidance for research, development, quality, and clinical operations functions.
- Outside Counsel Management:
- Oversee and manage external counsel engagements as necessary.
- Additional Legal Support:
- Offer legal assistance across various needs, adapting to the companys evolving requirements.
- Education:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials.
- Licensure:
- Active, in good standing with the bar in at least one U.S. state.
- Experience:
- 5-10 years of legal experience, including substantial expertise in contract negotiation and providing business advice.
- Ideally, experience within a company that has advanced-stage clinical or commercial products.
- Skills:
- Strong analytical skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
- Proven organizational abilities to manage multiple contracts and assignments.
- Adaptability to changing deadlines and priorities, with the ability to effectively prioritize a high volume of work.
- Personable and collaborative, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and external partners.
- High degree of ethical standards and accountability.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
- Travel:
- Willingness to travel up to 5%.
- Required:
- Bar Holder
- Juris Doctor degree
- Security Clearance: No
- Visa Candidate Considered: No
- Base Salary: USD $200,000 to $240,000 per year
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Benefits: Full benefits package provided
- Relocation Assistance: Available for the ideal candidate
- Interview Travel Reimbursement: Yes
- Experience: 5+ to 7 years of relevant experience
- Seniority Level: Director
- Management Experience Required: No
- Minimum Education: Juris Doctor
- Willingness to Travel: Occasionally
Candidates must be admitted to and in good standing with the bar of Massachusetts or be eligible to obtain membership to the Massachusetts bar. This requirement ensures the ability to provide legal counsel in compliance with local regulations and supports the companys Massachusetts-based operations.
Adaptability Relocation Excel Bar Contract Negotiation Offers Membership PowerPoint Accountability Salary Analytical Skills Confidentiality Compensation SharePoint Supply Travel Negotiation Regulations Security Education Administration Research Finance Microsoft Office Business Management
- $200,000 - $240,000/year
