The Corporate Counsel, Contracts is a temporary, contract position that is responsible for supporting the development, negotiation, and execution of company contracts across multiple departments. This position supports the Legal Department and partners with clinical, quality, finance, research & development, IT and other internal clients from other departments to draft and negotiate contracts that protect the company from risk, support company business objectives, and ensure compliance with company guidelines.
Role and Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, manage, and improve contracting processes for the company Collaborate with attorneys and other legal staff in other practice areas to proactively identify and address key legal issues for management. Draft, review, analyze and negotiate clinical related contracts, including clinical trial agreements (including ancillary agreements, such as clinical study service agreements, quality agreements, and pharmacy and radiology agreements), investigator sponsored studies (ISTs), collaboration and development agreements, sponsored research agreements, and agreements with contract research organizations (CROs). In addition, may draft and negotiate consulting agreements, master services agreements and related statements of work, promotional speaker bureau agreements, vendor and service contracts and related work orders, IT agreements, and confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements. Liaises between the internal business units and external parties, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly; escalate matters, as necessary, to reduce company risk and help ensure company business objectives are met. Promptly respond to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions Identify risks and issues, suggests alternatives that meet company business objectives while also reducing company risk Prepares and timely disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc. Reviews, analyzes and tracks in-process and on-going agreements Reports the status of contracts to internal clients using established processes and updated processes as necessary Supports company employees regarding the Contract Management process May interact with Intellectual Property Counsel to ensure appropriate handling of intellectual property issues in agreements Interacts with Regulatory Counsel and Compliance to ensure appropriate handling of regulatory/compliance issues in contract matters Interacts with Quality Assurance to ensure appropriate handling of quality matters. Prepare template agreements, modify existing templates and prepare unique agreements as required Ensure clear and prompt communication with company employees, and outside parties regarding status of, or issues in, contracts Handle miscellaneous legal tasks or special assignments on an as-needed basis All other duties as assigned
Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
JD plus 5 years of experience with pharmaceutical or healthcare contracting and negotiation at a law firm and/or in-house with a pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare company Precise drafting and strong legal analysis skills, and knowledge of the regulations and statutes and industry guidelines impacting pharmaceutical research, development and commercial contracts including data privacy Proficient with Word and have a working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Access Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work effectively and efficiently with all levels of management and personnel. Open to feedback, leads by example, and maintains a positive attitude Able to comprehend and manage business contracts and other complex documents Able to handle multiple projects in a timely manner Strong interpersonal skills including a strong sense of being a team player A keen understanding of business and the ability to diagnose legal problems and present positive, creative solutions and alternatives for management Strong organizational and planning skills and meticulous attention to detail Able to work independently while exercising initiative, flexibility and good judgment Works well under pressure to meet specific deadlines Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment Must be flexible due to rapidly changing business environment for a growth company
The pay range for this role is $80-$95 per hour.
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