Cytokinetics · 2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Legal Counsel
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$333K/yr - $368K/yr
10+ years expCytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology. The Senior Director, Legal Counsel will be responsible for overseeing complex contracts and providing legal leadership across cross-functional teams to meet business and legal objectives.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth Care
Responsibilities
This role is expected to have critical understanding of complex contracts and strong knowledge of key provisions of such agreements such as indemnities, limitations of liability, intellectual property, warranties and covenants, regulatory, termination and other critical contract negotiation issues
Agreements will include indentures, lease agreements, clinical trial agreements, pharmaceutical license agreements, master service agreements, software license agreements and supply and wholesaler arrangements
Lead certain general corporate contracts – drafting, negotiating and reviewing certain corporate contracts, as needed and knowledge of contract-related systems
Independently provide leadership on cross-functional teams, identify legal issues, provide legal options and analysis of possible legal solutions, and give recommendations for addressing critical issues so that business and legal objectives are met
May also provide support and advice to G&A departments and investor relations
Manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently, and consistent with applicable budgets. Work creatively with outside counsel to minimize fees and costs
Qualification
Required
JD degree
Minimum of 10 years of experience as in-house counsel in a biotechnology, pharma or healthcare company or a combination of in-house at large public company and/or nationally recognized law firm specializing in the area of interest
Strong working knowledge of U.S. securities laws and NASDAQ requirements
Experience with securities filings of public companies in the life science industry or strong experience in completing public Merger and Acquisition activities
Detailed-oriented with a high level of intellectual, professional and interpersonal agility and flexibility, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
A sophisticated existing understanding of financial regulations
An ability to operate independently
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to take responsibility for novel and emerging areas of regulation
Well-organized and hardworking, with the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
Excellent analytical skills, with a strong ability to draft and review legal documents, analyze legal advice and apply legal advice to business needs
Ability to form strong working relationships with all levels of management, employees, and partners while maintaining firm adherence to proper legal standards
Team-oriented, sound judgment, self-motivation and willingness to take initiative
Preferred
Admitted to California bar or admitted as Registered In-House Counsel in California is a plus
Company
Cytokinetics
Cytokinetics is a biopharmaceutical company developing therapies for debilitating diseases.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (9)
2024 (9)
2023 (4)
2022 (6)
2021 (7)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.41BKey Investors
Royalty PharmaDeerfieldVulcan
2025-09-16Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2024-05-22Post Ipo Equity· $550M
2024-05-22Post Ipo Debt· $50M
Leadership Team
Robert Blum
President & CEO
Sung Lee
EVP & CFO
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