Director, Transactions & Contracts Counsel

Company Overview:

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
• 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.

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%.

Skills and Certifications:

• Required:
  • Bar Holder
  • Juris Doctor degree