Description:
Summary/Job Purpose:Provides transactional legal support to the Pharmaceutical Operations & Supply Chain client group (PSC), and other departments within the Research & Development division, in collaboration with cross-functional business teams and with support from senior members of the Legal team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts primarily in support of PSC (which may include confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, material transfer agreements, , master service agreements for drug development and cGMP manufacturing, Work Orders and Quality Agreements). May also draft, review and negotiate contracts in support of A Genomics-Based Drug Discovery Company-sponsored and investigator-sponsored clinical trials.
- Advise and troubleshoot on existing agreements and operational arrangements.
- Identify and define operational and legal risks and be able to communicate those risks to appropriate internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution.
- Interact with internal clients effectively to address legal and business questions.
- Implement organizational or team objectives and interpret company policies with supervision from senior legal counsel.
- Aid in the development of technical and/or business solutions to complex problems in creative and effective ways with supervision of senior legal counsel.
- Handle miscellaneous legal tasks on an as needed basis under direction of senior attorneys.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities. Expected to oversee work delegated to contract managers.
Education/Experience/Knowledge & Skills:
Education/Experience:
- BS/BA degree, preferably in life sciences or a related field
- JD degree required and must be admitted to practice, preferably in California
Experience:
- One to three years of experience as an attorney in a law firm or in-house legal environment in the biotechnology or pharmaceuticals industry or equivalent contract management experience in the industry
- One to three years of contract drafting and negotiation experience in an attorney role or three to five years of contract drafting and negotiation experience in a contract management role required
- Clinical trial contract drafting and negotiation experience is a bonus but not required
Knowledge/Skills:
- Possesses clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and must have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), CompareDocs and Internet).
- Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with the ability to re-prioritize on short time frames with supervisor input.
- Acts responsibly and conscientiously.
- Works under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
- Works independently and in a team environment.
- Dedicated to quality, reliability, and highest professional standards in all work tasks.
- Must be a self-starter and quick learner.
- Must have good judgment.
Working Conditions:
- Working indoors, performing clerical work, and/or meeting with stakeholders
- Travel not required (occasional visits to Alameda campus are encouraged for employees based at the King of Prussia site).
