Director Contracts Counsel

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Director, Contracts Counsel
The candidate's responsibilities includes: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of contracts, including master services agreements, statements of work, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, commercial agreements (e.g., healthcare professional consulting agreements, speaker bureau agreements, vendor agreements), market access agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements, license agreements, clinical trial agreements, technology agreements, and research and collaboration agreements, independently, as well as in coordination with internal and external counsel (depending on the complexity of the agreement). Developing and updating template agreements, fallback provisions, and negotiation guidelines. Demonstrating a deep understanding of the unique risks and considerations for the life sciences industry by identifying and mitigating risks through contracting. Facilitating internal contract approval and stakeholder negotiation to resolve complex issues and assist in disputes (escalating complex legal and factual issues to the appropriate internal parties). Building and supporting the culture of the legal department as a valued business partner, by working collaboratively with key stakeholders (including senior management, internal clients, intellectual property, and finance), gaining a deep understanding of the business and its needs, and implementing a pragmatic approach to contracting consistent with those needs. Advising internal clients on contract interpretation, obligations, risk exposure, dispute resolution, and other legal matters in a pragmatic way that results in actionable business advice. Educate internal clients on key commercial, legal, corporate policy and other considerations to ensure timely performance and adherence to terms of contracts. Coordinating and collaborating with finance and the business to assist in managing obligations (e.g., milestones, deliverables, invoicing). Leading initiatives to create, improve and maintain contract policies and procedures, including by reducing cycle times and increasing efficiency. Leading and overseeing the implementation of a contract management tool. Representing the legal department and/or contracts function on cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with other members of the legal department on internal initiatives. Researching issues and supporting the company in providing a wide range of legal advice to internal clients. Managing outside counsel resourcing and budget for complex contracting support. Manage outside counsel to design an efficient and effective contracts process, managing time expectations for deliverables and budget.

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