Contracts Counsel
Robert Half Legal
Description
A leading biotechnology company is seeking an experienced Clinical Contracts Attorney to support its legal and clinical operations teams on a long-term temporary basis. This role will focus on drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts related to phase 2/3 clinical trials, ensuring compliance with industry regulations while optimizing contract efficiency and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in biotech or pharmaceutical contract management, particularly in clinical trial agreements (CTAs), CRO agreements, and investigator-initiated trials (IITs). This position requires the ability to work independently in a fully remote setting while collaborating with internal stakeholders to support the company’s growing pipeline of clinical studies. Candidates must be comfortable working PST hours to align with the company's operations.
Responsibilities:
+ Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of clinical and research-related contracts, including: Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), CRO Agreements, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT) Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs/CDAs), Work Orders, and Consultant Agreements.
+ Provide legal guidance on contractual obligations, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.
+ Identify and mitigate potential legal and business risks within clinical contracts.
+ Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, finance, and clinical teams to ensure efficient contract lifecycle management.
+ Support outside counsel requests related to clinical contracting matters.
+ Maintain accurate records of contract negotiations, amendments, and approvals.
Requirements
Requirements:
+ Juris Doctorate (JD) and active bar membership in good standing (any U.S. state).
+ 8+ years of contract negotiation experience, with at least 5 years in biotech, pharma, or life sciences.
+ Expertise in clinical contracting, with strong knowledge of phase 2/3 clinical trials.
+ Proficiency in clinical trial-related agreements, including CRO agreements, MSAs, CTAs, and IITs.
+ Experience with contract management software and legal tracking systems.
+ Strong business acumen and risk assessment skills in a regulated industry.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
+ Comfortable working in Pacific Time Zone hours (PST).
This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned contracts attorney with clinical trial experience to contribute to a high-impact legal team within the biotech industry. Apply today!
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