Job Title Director Transactions and Contracts Counsel
Locations Boston Massachusetts ( 3 office days ) Relocation $ Available
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotech
Job Category: Legal
About Client:
A leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing treatments for autoimmune and rare diseases is seeking a Director Transactions & Contracts Counsel.
This role focuses on supporting 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 overseeing contracts management systems in partnership with the legal and finance teams.
NOTES from Hiring Manager >
1. BioPharma experience is a must; healthcare professional services manufacturing or clinical vendors not interesting to the client.
2. A few candidates already GCs or CBO level they want a true Director level who can grow in the role.
3. Not interested in career contractors
Ideal Candidate:
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 Massachusettsbased operations.
Responsibilities:
Contracts Administration: Support general contracting and contracts administration across departments to manage and streamline contracting needs.
Contract Negotiation: Prepare review negotiate and execute a range of agreements including confidentiality agreements clinical trial agreements research agreements material transfers supply agreements statements of work and quality agreements.
Legal and Business Support: Provide 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:
Experience: 5 years of legal experience including substantial expertise in contract negotiation and business advice ideally within a company that has advancedstage clinical or commercial products.
Education: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
Licensure: Active good standing with the bar in at least one U.S. state.