Ora · 19 hours ago
General Counsel
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Manage the global legal function at Ora, including all operational contract matters, intellectual property, corporate governance, employment, privacy, compliance, M&A, and corporate investments.
Work with and support C-level executives and board members across all legal and business areas.
Manage, lead, and inspire a team of attorneys, to achieve goals and objectives.
Draft and review contracts across all departments by negotiating the following agreements: clinical trial, patent and software license, co-development/alliance, pre-clinical research, vendor, real estate leases, equity and debt instrument, confidentiality, LLC operating, and material transfer.
Directly interface and negotiate with customers, vendors, and collaborators to support global sales.
Support Global Corporate Development in the formation of Intellectual Property (IP) and commercialization strategy for target assets; including the structuring of equity transactions and formation of spin out entities.
Support R&D regarding patentability, freedom to operate, assertion, and IP strategy.
Work closely with People & Culture (HR) across all functions (e.g., hiring, terminating, policy drafting, training).
Provide direction to Marketing in regard to trademark and copyright protection and strategy.
Ensure Quality is aligned with legal compliance: FDA drug and device regulations, GDPR, HIPPA, Fraud and Abuse/Federal Anti-Kickback Laws, Physician Payment Sunshine Act, etc.
Lead integration of third-party contractual obligations into SOP’s that govern activities across the organization.
Lead and manage legal aspects of global expansion into Europe, Japan, China, Australia.
Adhere to all aspects of Ora’s quality system.
Adhere to all essential systems and processes that are required at Ora to maintain compliance to Ora’s data integrity & business ethics and regulatory requirements.
Clear and sustained demonstration of Ora’s values -- prioritizing kindness, operational excellence, cultivating joy and scientific rigor – as well as their linked behaviors.
Responsibilities may differ from the above based on the specific needs of the business.
Qualification
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Required
Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
15+ years of relevant experience in legal.
Strong task management experience with proven track record of meeting project deliverables and timelines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and operational teams.
Ability to perform in high pressure situations, manage to multiple competing timelines, adaptable to new situations as they arise.
Self-motivated, resourceful team player with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to perform multiple tasks.
Ability to lead and support a team comprised of both internal and external counsel.
Broad experience in bio/medical/device/pharma is required.
Scientific undergraduate degree with a high level of scientific acumen required.
Direct, hands-on experience with patents, trademarks, and trade secrets required.
Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits
Offering comprehensive healthcare options in Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1.
Providing you the freedom to unwind and recharge when you need to in addition to 14 company paid holidays.
Competitive salaries along with a 401K plan through Fidelity with company match.
Adoption and fertility assistance provided along with offering 16 weeks paid Parental Leave.
Offering peace of mind to help you and your family feel secure.
We'll reimburse you to support your remote workspace and wellness purchases.
No matter what issues you're facing, New Directions is here to help you and your family.
Continued opportunities to grow and develop your career journey.
Opportunities to work with colleagues across the globe.
A chance to research new ophthalmic therapies that will impact patients across the globe.
Company
Ora
Ora is an ophthalmic clinical research and product development firm.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Paul Colvin
Chief Operating Officer
Aron Shapiro
Sr. Vice President, Asset Development & Partnering
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