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Myriad Genetics · 2 days ago

Assistant General Counsel, Commercial (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Myriad Genetics is a leading molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine company dedicated to advancing health and well-being for all. The Assistant General Counsel, Commercial, will provide legal support and advice to the company’s commercial operations, focusing on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and commercial agreements, including master service agreements, collaboration agreements, research collaborations, vendor and supply agreements, and laboratory service agreements

Partner with the company’s business development, biopharmaceutical and commercial teams on the negotiation and execution of high-value and complex matters or transactions

Review and advise on marketing and promotional materials relating to the company’s molecular diagnostic tests

Ensure that the company’s commercial activities comply with relevant laws and regulations, including those related to healthcare (e.g., anti-kickback, false claims, HIPAA), data use, and data privacy

Lead and/or manage all legal and compliance matters as they arise in the commercial organization, working closely with internal and external counsel when necessary

Collaborate with business units to identify and mitigate legal risks associated with day-to-day operations, including potential litigation or regulatory actions

Develop and provide training programs to commercial teams on substantive legal and compliance topics

Participate in cross-functional teams and projects to provide legal insights and support

Assist in overseeing regulatory compliance initiatives

Work closely with the contract administration team and advise on the administration of the contract management process

Monitor important developments in applicable law in jurisdictions across the country

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeCommercial law expertiseContract negotiationHealthcare regulationsRisk evaluationCommunicationProblem-solving skillsTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Juris Doctor degree and bar admission in good standing required

8-10+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal position, with a minimum of 5 years in a role drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in healthcare, life science or similar industry

Strong background in commercial law, contract law, and healthcare regulations

Experience in the diagnostics and/or laboratory industry is a plus

The ability to analyze complex legal issues, identify potential solutions, and provide practical guidance to the business

Resourceful self-starter with excellent drafting and negotiation skills, problem-solving capabilities, judgment, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Effective communicator with the ability to discern and explain complex concepts to non-lawyers and business partners

Proven ability to evaluate risk, considering business and practical considerations, and to make clear recommendations

Strategic thinker with attention to detail

Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to multitask, prioritize and manage own workload and work well under pressure

Understanding and adherence to legal ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality