Description:
How you will make an impact:The Director, Transactions Counsel, is part of the legal team supporting A Biotechnology Company business and part of a collaborative team of lawyers that negotiate and draft agreements alongside their business peers. The Director, Transactions Counsel independently reviews, negotiates and prepares agreements and other documents for transactions and supports a wide range of general business agreements that support the operations of the business.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Collaboratively support the legal team in the execution of strategies and tactics required to achieve A Biotechnology Company business goals.
- Independently draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of general business agreements that support both the operations of the business. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Information Technology transactions, such as software license agreements, SaaS agreements, and other technology-related contracts that support R&D, regulatory, and commercial functions
- Operational and supply chain agreements, including GxP-compliant manufacturing agreements, equipment purchase and lease agreements, supplier/vendor contracts, and service and development agreements
- Cross-functional support, providing legal guidance for transactions that intersect with quality, regulatory, clinical, and commercial operations across both drug and device product lines.
- Attorney review of contracts manager work product
- Lead, influence, as well as work collaboratively in teams of multi-functional business and legal colleagues.
- Advise business colleagues on interactions with key supply chain and other commercial relationships, including advising on actual or potential disputes.
- Manage external transactional counsel supporting the business needs.
- Interface with current partners, vendors, law firms, and others as needed
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
- J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an ABA accredited law school, and admission to practice law in a jurisdiction in the U.S. with a minimum 5 years of direct legal experience supporting business-to-business manufacturing, supply and product sales operations, including negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements. (An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
- Strong understanding of the regulatory and operational landscape of the life sciences industry, excellent judgment, and the ability to manage complex transactions with minimal oversight.
- Experience and leadership in working alongside business colleagues and providing real-time guidance and advice on a range of business transactions.
- Experience in supporting commercial pharmaceutical products and/or clinical trial programs and negotiating and drafting agreements for such business operations is also preferred.
- Strong written and oral communication, as well as requisite interpersonal skills to work in a highly functioning, collaborative environment.
- Excellent analytical and drafting skills.
