Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. · 1 month ago
Senior Director, Corporate Counsel
Lexington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$248K/yr - $325K/yr
8+ years expVoyager Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on curing neurological diseases through human genetics. The Senior Director, Corporate Counsel will provide strategic legal counsel to senior management and cross-functional teams, managing compliance with laws and regulations while advising on corporate governance and complex transactions.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareLife Science
Responsibilities
Support compliance with SEC rules and regulations, including leading the preparation and review of 10-Ks/Qs, 8-Ks, Section 16 filings, annual reports and proxy statements, securities offerings, and other related filings
Collaborate and provide legal guidance on external communications, including earnings releases, press releases, and investor presentations and communications
Advise senior management and the Board of Directors on corporate governance matters, including drafting and reviewing board materials, charters, policies, and minutes
Manage corporate entity structure and ensure compliance with corporate requirements. Provide strategic guidance on corporate policies, ethics, securities law compliance, and insider trading matters, and advise on matters related to equity plan administration
Partner with and advise the HR team on employee relations matters
Advise on and support key strategic transactions, including business development and financing transactions, and related legal due diligence activities
Draft and negotiate a wide range of complex agreements in support of the Company’s business development, research, and clinical development objectives
Lead contracts management team and operations and develop contract templates, playbooks, and processes to improve efficiency and ensure alignment and execution of business objectives
Advise on legal issues related to drug development, clinical trials, FDA/EMA regulatory requirements, data privacy, and patient-facing programs
Help build and maintain a robust corporate and healthcare compliance program, including training, policy development, and monitoring
Ensure adherence to industry regulations, including FDA, HIPAA, GDPR, anti-kickback, and other relevant U.S. and international laws
Identify and manage legal risks across the enterprise, providing pragmatic solutions that advance business objectives
Manage outside counsel effectively, ensuring high-quality service and cost control
Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making as a key member of the Legal leadership team
Manage Board of Directors communications platform, virtual data room and Compliance hotline as well as corporate record book
Qualification
Required
JD from an accredited law school; current bar member in good standing in Massachusetts
8-10+ years of legal experience, including substantial time working with life sciences/biotechnology clients
Expertise in corporate governance, securities law, and life-sciences transactions
Strong background negotiating complex scientific, clinical, and corporate agreements
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance considerations for drug development
Self-motivated, flexible and interested in working on a wide range of legal matters to understand and advise the Company on the legal implications of its business strategy
Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, highly cross-functional environment
Strategic and analytical thinker with strong business judgment and the ability to distill complex legal issues into practical guidance
High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical practices
Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to influence at all levels of the organization
Comfortable navigating ambiguity while maintaining attention to detail
Preferred
Prior in-house experience strongly preferred; public company experience is a plus
Company
Voyager Therapeutics, Inc.
Voyager Therapeutics, Inc.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (8)
2024 (7)
2023 (8)
2022 (1)
2021 (10)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$374MKey Investors
Neurocrine BiosciencesGenzymeThird Rock Ventures
2024-01-04Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2023-01-09Post Ipo Equity· $39M
2019-11-01Post Ipo Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Trista Morrison
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Jacquelyn Fahey Sandell
Chief Legal Officer
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