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Company

Bicycle Therapeutics · 7 hours ago

Director, Legal

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

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Maggie Tamerius

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Responsibilities

Act as the legal lead with respect to strategic licensing, partnering, collaboration, R&D and related agreements as well as commercial contracts such as manufacturing, supply and distribution arrangements.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, to implement the overall licensing and partnering strategy of the business and structure and negotiate critical transactions accordingly.

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful implementation of strategic agreements.

Support the business with ad hoc general legal support as required, including other contractual negotiations and corporate.

Stay updated on industry best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the development and licensing process.

Acquire detailed understanding of the technologies, products, intellectual property and R&D activities of the business

Engage with external counsel as required.

Interact with colleagues in the UK and US on a daily basis.

Qualification

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Qualified lawyerPQEIn-house experienceLife sciences sectorBiotech industry experiencePharmaceuticals industry experienceIntellectual property navigationStakeholder engagementDeal team managementCross-jurisdictional experienceBusiness judgmentPragmatic adviceCommitment to outcomesStrategic thinkingRelationship building

Required

Qualified lawyer with at least 10 years post qualification experience (PQE), at least 3 years in-house experience in a life sciences company.

An extensive and demonstratable background working within the Biotech or Pharmaceuticals industry.

The ability to navigate complex intellectual property, business, operational and legal issues.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement and deal team management.

Cross-jurisdictional experience at a senior level.

Preferred

Excellent communicator with proven technical and organisational skills, with the ability to be open and candid whilst demonstrating respect for others and cultivating a culture of inclusion and trust.

Accustomed to working under pressure to meet challenging deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, and rapidly changing environment, adapting to different business needs (operational, transactional, and structural) in the context of a growing global company.

An eye for detail and be meticulous in your work but be willing to work as part of a team engaging with and supporting colleagues to create well-considered and pragmatic, risk-based approaches to problems and enhanced team contribution.

Display sound thoughtful business judgement and strategic thinking, with a balanced commitment to process and continuous improvement and a demonstrated ability to earn the confidence of senior executives as a trusted advisor.

Ability to build strong and lasting relationships with internal clients and offer pragmatic and sensible advice.

Dedicated and enthusiastic, with the ability to work efficiently with a commitment to good outcomes for the company and willingness to get involved wherever there is a need.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Competitive reward including annual company bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and their families with 100% of the premiums covered by the Company

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Eligibility to accrue up to 23 paid time off days per full year worked, plus the option to buy up to 5 additional days

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition schemes

10 Company holidays

Competitive Family Leave Policy

Eligibility for an option grant to subscribe to shares in Bicycle Therapeutics plc.

Company

Bicycle Therapeutics

Bicycle Therapeutics is developing a technology for the creation of new generation biotherapeutics.

Founded in 2009

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GBR

201-500 employees

http://www.bicycletherapeutics.com

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