Job Title: Director, Transactions and Contracts Counsel

Location: Boston, Massachusetts (3 office days)

Base Salary: $200,000 – $240,000

Relocation: Available

Job ID: 83283233

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotech

Job Description

A leading biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing treatments for autoimmune and rare diseases is seeking a Director, Transactions & Contracts Counsel to join their team. This position will support critical business functions, including finance, clinical operations, quality, research, and development.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player capable of operating both strategically and tactically, overseeing contracts management systems in partnership with legal and finance teams.

Primary Responsibilities

Contracts Administration: Oversee and streamline contracting needs across various departments.
Contract Negotiation: Draft, review, negotiate, and execute agreements such as confidentiality agreements, clinical trial agreements, research agreements, material transfers, supply agreements, and quality agreements.
Legal Counsel: Provide guidance and legal advice to research, development, quality, and clinical operations teams.
External Counsel Management: Engage and manage external legal counsel as necessary.
Legal Support: Adapt to the evolving legal needs of the organization, offering broad support across business functions.

Requirements

Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
Experience: At least 5 years of legal experience, with expertise in contract negotiation and business advisory. Experience in advanced-stage clinical or commercial product companies is essential.
Licensure: Active membership and good standing with the Massachusetts Bar or eligibility to obtain Massachusetts Bar membership.

Ideal Candidate Profile

BioPharma Experience: Prior legal experience in a biopharma environment is required. The client is not interested in candidates from healthcare, professional services, manufacturing, or clinical vendors.
Growth Potential: Seeking a Director-level candidate who can grow in the role, not a career contractor or overqualified GC/CBO-level candidate.
Collaborative Team Player: Someone capable of balancing strategic and tactical priorities effectively.

Notes from the Hiring Manager:

BioPharma experience is mandatory.
Candidates already at GC or CBO levels may not be considered.
Career contractors are not preferred.

Key Skills: Contract Negotiation, Legal Counsel, Contracts Administration, Biopharma Expertise, Clinical Trial Agreements, Research Agreements, Material Transfers, Quality Agreements.

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