Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 6 days ago
Senior Counsel, Clinical Development (Part-time)
Chicago, IL
Part-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$190K/yr - $240K/yr
5+ years expXeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel to support clinical development activities, focusing on their lead pipeline asset. The role involves providing legal support for clinical trials, drafting and negotiating trial-related agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory issues.
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Responsibilities
Provide direct legal support to Xeris' clinical development team for all clinical development matters, including those relating to the pivotal Phase 3 trial of Xeris' XP-8121 product candidate for the treatment of adults with hypothyroidismand any associated trials (e.g., open-label extension)
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of clinical trial documents and contracts, including clinical trial site agreements, informed consent forms, clinical service provider agreement(s) and amendments, and indemnification agreements
Coordinate with CRO(s) and Xeris' clinical development team with respect to site contracting
Provide legal guidance on regulatory and compliance issues related to clinical trials, including data privacy and CRO/site/investigator compliance
Help manage outside counsel and legal vendors related to clinical trial activities
Leverage contract law expertise to provide support in other areas as needed and as workload allows
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school required
Is a member in good standing of a state bar association
Minimum of 5 years supporting large-scale, pivotal clinical trials at a mid- to large-sized law firm and/or established pharmaceutical company
Capable of handling multiple and competing workloads with changing priorities to meet deadlines
Able to work independently but know when to involve others or ask for guidance
Can work effectively with all levels of the organization
Competencies: Attention to Detail, Highly Organized, Strong Interpersonal Skills, Team Player, Self-Starter, Discrete, Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills, Customer Service, Time Management
This is a part-time position, with an expectation of 30 hours of work per week
Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations
This is a remote position, with an expectation of periodic attendance in Xeris' Chicago headquarters. On-site requirements may change at management's discretion
Benefits
Multiple paid time off benefits
Various health insurance options
Retirement benefits
Eligibility for bonus and equity
Company
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
We're a growth-oriented biopharmaceutical company improving patient lives by developing and commercializing advanced products across a range of therapies.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$548.5MKey Investors
Hayfin Capital ManagementArmistice CapitalDeerfield
2024-03-06Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2022-01-03Post Ipo Equity· $30M
2021-03-11Post Ipo Equity· $27M
Leadership Team
John Shannon
CEO and Director
Kenneth Johnson
Senior Vice President - Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, QA and Medical Affairs
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