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