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Obsidian Therapeutics · 1 day ago

Senior Director, Corporate Counsel

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$270K/yr - $330K/yr

10+ years exp

Obsidian Therapeutics is pioneering engineered cell and gene therapies to deliver transformative outcomes for patients. They are seeking a Senior Director, Corporate Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance on complex corporate matters and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while partnering with senior executives to drive business objectives.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including licensing, collaboration, CRO, CDMO, clinical trial, supply, and consulting agreements

Support business development and strategic transactions such as M&A, joint ventures, and research collaborations

Advise on corporate governance, subsidiary management, and Board matters

Partner with Finance and Corporate Development teams on securities, fundraising, and disclosure issues as needed

Provide legal and strategic guidance on clinical trial operations, including protocol development, site and investigator contracting, informed consent, and patient data protection

Collaborate closely with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D teams to ensure compliance with GCP, GLP, and other regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, ICH)

Advise on preclinical and translational research agreements, material transfer agreements (MTAs), and sponsored research arrangements with academic and industry partners

Support ethical review and IRB/EC processes, ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations governing human subject research

Develop and maintain policies and procedures for compliance with healthcare, anti-bribery, data privacy (HIPAA, GDPR), and industry-specific regulations

Provide training to internal stakeholders on legal, compliance, and contracting best practices

Partner with internal audit and compliance functions to monitor risk and implement mitigation strategies

Collaborate with IP counsel on patent strategy, research collaborations, and IP ownership provisions in contracts

Support data sharing, data use, and publication agreements consistent with scientific integrity and company IP strategy

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management and business leaders on strategic initiatives and legal risk

Participate in cross-functional governance committees (e.g., Clinical Development, Research, Compliance)

Develop best practices for legal operations and contract management systems

Manage relationships with outside counsel and external partners to ensure high-quality, cost-effective legal services

Represent the company in industry associations and forums relevant to biotechnology law, research compliance, and clinical innovation

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Corporate Law ExperienceStrategic TransactionsClinical Trial OperationsRegulatory ComplianceContract NegotiationRisk ManagementLeadershipCollaborationCommunication