Job Details
SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a talented, collaborative leader who can lead and drive their legal team. This strategic role will be able to work at all levels of the Company and will bring a strong background in biotechnology/pharmaceuticals.
The ideal candidate is an experienced attorney with strong in-house counsel experience, negotiating high-value agreements for a growing company in the pharmaceutical/biotech field. This role will provide business-minded advice regarding company legal matters and counsel for senior business leadership on transactional matters, complex legal issues, vendor contracts, clinical contracts, and provide subject matter expertise on issues arising regarding licensing, financing, and acquisitions. The position will lead a small team, coordinate legal support across all internal functional areas, and develop and implement process improvements for efficient delivery of legal services. The ability to calmly handle and prioritize competing, high-pressure demands is required. This role reports to the CEO and is expected to grow with the company.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed attorney with 10+ years of experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry or biotech practice area in a leading law firm.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities including experience coordinating with cross-functional teams, as well as providing sound business and legal judgment, and strategic and analytical thinking.
- Experience in drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts including master services agreements, clinical trial agreements, supply agreements, material transfer agreements, licensing IP in and out, partnerships, service providers, and research collaborations.
- Self-motivated, practical, and interested in working on a wide range of legal matters to lead the Company on legal implications of its business strategy.
- Experience working with all levels of management and key business stakeholders with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate legal risks to executive leadership and senior management.
- Excellent organizational skills and able to work with a team to meet critical deadlines; flexible and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work onsite, in office on a full time, regular basis.
- Ability and passion to work in demanding, dynamic, fluid and fast-paced environment
- Willingness to balance "rolling up sleeves", thinking strategically, and building team to get the job done.
- High EQ with experience working with diverse teams.
This company is well-financed by a group of renowned VC firms, and their offices/labs are centrally located near the UC, San Diego campus. The company offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, generous PTO and holidays, and 401(k) plan with a matching contribution.