Exelixis · 7 hours ago
Senior Corporate Counsel, Contracts
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$222K/yr - $316K/yr
6+ years expExelixis is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer treatments, and they are seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel, Contracts. The role involves drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts to support the Research and Development organizations while ensuring compliance with legal standards and managing risks.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of contracts with a very high degree of independence in support of the Research and Development organizations (which may include confidentiality agreements, collaboration agreements, licensing agreements, consulting agreements, materials transfer agreements, simple and complex clinical trial agreements, clinical advisory board agreements, and various vendor services agreements, and manufacturing agreements for cGMP drug supply)
Acts as a legal point person for ongoing agreements in support of R&D efforts
Reviews redlines, supervises negotiations and provides general guidance to junior attorneys and contracts managers
Assists with maintaining up-to-date form agreements consistent with industry standards and applicable laws
Identifies and defines operational and legal risks and is able to communicate those risks to appropriate internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution
Cultivates strong and highly effective cross-functional relationships and communication with internal colleagues to effectively address legal and business questions
Effectively represents the company
Handles miscellaneous legal tasks on an as-needed basis
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree, preferably in life sciences or a related field; an advanced life science degree is preferred
JD degree is required and a minimum of six to eight years of relevant experience
Must be admitted to practice law, preferably in California
Experience as an attorney in a law firm or in-house legal environment in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
Complex contract drafting and negotiation experience required, including a significant volume of contracts in support of drug Research & Development activities
Possesses clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and must have excellent interpersonal communication skills
Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), document management systems, and redlining software)
Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with the ability to re-prioritize on short time frames
Ability to make complex decisions based on the data available; drives to the finish on all projects
Acts responsibly and conscientiously
Works under pressure to meet specific deadlines
Works well both independently and in a team environment; addresses differences fairly and equitably; treats everyone as a preferred internal client
Dedicated to quality, reliability, and highest professional standards in all work tasks
Must be a self-starter and quick learner
Must have good judgment
Preferred
An advanced life science degree is preferred
Benefits
401k plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
Sales-based incentive plan
Opportunity to purchase company stock
Receive long-term incentives
15 accrued vacation days in their first year
17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year
Company
Exelixis
Exelixis works is focused on discovering, developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$514MKey Investors
Deerfield
2015-07-23Post Ipo Equity· $135M
2012-02-16Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2010-06-03Post Ipo Debt· $160M
Leadership Team
Michael Morrissey
President and CEO
Christopher Senner
Executive Vice President and CFO
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