Assistant General Counsel, Clinical Contracts

Description

We are looking for experienced Assistant General Counsel specializing in clinical contracts. In this role, you will oversee contract management processes, ensuring agreements across various departments align with company goals and regulatory requirements. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, safeguard the company from legal risks, and contribute to operational success.

Responsibilities:

- Provide expert legal guidance in the negotiation, review, and execution of contracts across departments, including clinical operations, research and development, medical affairs, and finance.

- Develop, update, and implement company policies and procedures related to contract review, ensuring compliance with legal standards and operational efficiency.

- Draft and negotiate a variety of agreements, such as clinical trial contracts, strategic collaborations, vendor agreements, and confidentiality agreements.

- Supervise entry-level legal staff, addressing escalated contract issues and ensuring adherence to departmental guidelines.

- Act as the primary legal liaison between internal teams and external entities, resolving contractual matters effectively and escalating issues when necessary.

- Respond promptly to complex inquiries regarding contractual obligations and propose solutions that balance business goals and risk mitigation.

- Collaborate with specialized legal counsel and compliance teams to address intellectual property, regulatory, and commercial concerns within agreements.

- Identify potential risks in contracts and recommend strategies to minimize exposure while supporting business objectives.

- Ensure training and support for relevant departments on updated contract policies and procedures.

- Continuously improve contract management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements - Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active attorney license.

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and management.

- Extensive knowledge of clinical trial agreements and related legal frameworks.

- Proven expertise in handling contracts for clinical operations, research collaborations, and vendor services.

- Strong negotiation skills with a focus on balancing business objectives and risk reduction.

- Ability to supervise and mentor legal professionals at the entry level.

- Excellent communication skills to interact with internal teams and external parties.

- Familiarity with legal compliance in areas such as intellectual property, regulatory, and commercial matters.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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