The posting
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



