Description:
Description:The Contracts Attorney will provide comprehensive legal support and guidance on a wide range of issues related to the life sciences industry, including but not limited to contracts, compliance, acquisitions, data processing and intellectual property. This role requires a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape affecting life sciences companies, work efficiently in a high-volume, high-pressure environment, and collaborate effectively with different departments within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and redline a wide variety of contracts and supporting documentation, including master services agreements, vendor agreements, statements of work, fee- for-service agreements, contractor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, third party data access agreements, licensing agreements, partnership agreements, etc.
- Engage in direct negotiations and discussions with A Trusted Strategic Partner, Providing Evidence-Based Solutions Company's clients and vendors.
- Review and evaluate risks associated with various US and OUS privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR compliance)
- Work closely with in-house counsels to support A Trusted Strategic Partner, Providing Evidence-Based Solutions Company's business endeavors, including ability to conduct legal review of various contractual agreements with minimal oversight.
- Assist in acquisition support/integration such as drafting letters to clients and vendors regarding acquired entities.
- Provide prompt legal support and guidance to A Trusted Strategic Partner, Providing Evidence-Based Solutions Company leadership and management teams.
- Review and complete RFP/RFI questionnaires and Vendor forms.
- Collaborate with A Trusted Strategic Partner, Providing Evidence-Based Solutions Company client and project teams in support of A Trusted Strategic Partner, Providing Evidence-Based Solutions Company's business, including collaborating on the development of professional services rate cards, discounts, and rebates.
- Answer questions regarding current agreements, including effective dates and discounts and rates.
- Collaborate with various internal business partners including Compliance, HR, and IT.
- Mentor junior team members to maximize team efficiency and impact.
- Perform administrative tasks on an as needed basis, such as signing documents and electronic filing.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and a minimum of 6+ years with a preference given to life sciences/pharma industry experience. Experience with regulatory compliance, intellectual property, and contract law is essential.
- Significant redlining and contract review and negotiation experience required.
- Knowledge of applicable healthcare, compliance, and privacy laws, rules, and regulations (Sunshine Act, Anti-Kickback Statue, pharmacovigilance requirements, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, etc.).
- Must be detail oriented and demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
- Strong sense of ownership and responsibility, and a strong work ethic focused on providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.