Senior Contracts Specialist
Senior Contracts Specialist
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Job Description
Asklepios BioPharmaceutical Inc. (AskBio) is a leading clinicalstage gene therapy company founded in 2001 based on the work of adenoassociated virus (AAV) gene therapy visionary and pioneer Jude Samulski PhD. Since that time our commitment to developing lifesaving medicines that can potentially cure genetic diseases has never wavered.
At AskBio weve built a foundation of therapeutic programs AAV manufacturing and a rich portfolio of patented technology. Our therapeutic focus includes neuromuscular central nervous system cardiovascular and metabolic diseases with clinical trials underway for Pompe disease Parkinsons disease and congestive heart failure. Our gene therapy platform includes Pro10 an industryleading proprietary cell line manufacturing process and an extensive AAV capsid and promoter library.
We became a whollyowned independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG in late 2020 as a cornerstone of its newly formed Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) platform. Our global headquarters is in Research Triangle Park NC. Additionally we have significant operations in Philadelphia PA Columbus OH Scotland France Germany and Spain.
Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.
Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform peoples lives.
Our principles:
Advance innovative science by pushing boundaries.
Bring transformative therapeutics to patients in need.
Provide an environment for employees to reach their fullest potential.
Our values:
Be a Pioneer. We are not afraid of the impossible and to innovate to make gene therapies accessible to those in need.
Cultivate Collaboration. Strive to be the best teammate actively listen openly communicate and embrace diverse points of view.
Embrace Responsibility. We are humbled by the enormity of our hold a relentless commitment to advance science and clinical outcomes for our patients families and caregivers.
Raise the Bar. Continuously drive improvements and efficiencies. Seek and provide constructive feedback. Have a bias for learning and action.
Act with Uncompromising Integrity. Be honest transparent and committed to doing whats right in every situation. Make clear commitments and follow through.
About the role
The Senior Contracts Specialist reporting to the Associate General Counsel will work as part of the AskBio legal team to create review negotiate and manage contracts and other documents with a focus on clinical operations to support the conduct of clinical trials to help fulfill the Companys mission of creating lifechanging cures for patients. This position will be responsible from every phase of contract development from researching the legal regulations to negotiating the terms and preparing the document and may also collaborate with others on the legal team or work independently on a variety of contractual and legal operational location of this position could be in Durham RTP) North Carolina or Philadelphia PA but other remote options will be considered for the right candidate.
Job Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to AskBios contract management policies and procedures
Review revise and negotiate clinical trial agreements for global clinical trials
Conduct negotiations of terms and conditions per SOPs and AskBio preferred terms and playbooks particularly in the clinical setting
Utilize and complete contract templates for variety of agreements including confidentiality consulting clinical trial HCP contracts and master services
Identify key contract terms and conditions for categorization
Collaborate with Clinical Operations teams and other contract requestors other business units and the legal team when preparing and negotiating agreements including clinical trial agreements
Perform markups of counterparty documents
Proofread edit and factcheck contract documents for completion consistency and accuracy
Execute electronic and hard copy contract signature processes
Explain contract terminology to key stakeholders and other interested parties in simple clear everyday language
Selfmonitor progress according to the schedule of completion to submit drafts and documents in a timely manner
Utilize and help stakeholders to utilize a contract management software system input and extract system information
Assist in the tracking of the contract documents (agreements amendments notices expirations) toward finalization and lifecycle management
Log contract approvals and development activities according to established SOPs
Perform regular monitoring of repository/common drive content to ensure accuracy and completeness
Work with product and finance teams to answer and resolve contractual issues
Serve as a point of contact for contractrelated questions
Monitor workflow update any discrepant information and correct overdue items
Develop run and distribute contract information reports (weekly monthly quarterly)
Oversee user access to contract management system
Legal Department liaison to Information Technology (IT)
Provide support and training to other team members on contract procedures
Support entity/subsidiary formation and maintenance
About you
Required Education & Experience
BS degree in science accounting business administration economics finance or related field and 5 years inhouse law/contracting department or law firm experience
Experience reviewing/revising clinical trial agreements vendor contracts services agreements preferably both in the US and globally with a focus on EU and/or Canada
Preferred Experience & Skills
Experience in the healthcare/life sciences industry preferable with a pharmaceutical company or Contract Research Organization or Institution clinical trial site
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with substantial experience in document preparation editing and revision
Paralegal certificate
Experience in an inhouse contracts management role
Ability to work independently
Ability to identify analyze and suggest solutions for problems or process improvement
Good organization skills and the ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously
Knowledge of negotiation best practices both inperson and in written form
Ability to support multiple team members and functions
Willingness to work virtually or in an office setting
Beneficial prior experience:
Working with and/or managing a contract management software system
Working in a fastpaced growing environment
Familiarity with intellectual property issues
Corporate governance subsidiary formation and maintenance of corporate documents
Asklepios BioPharmaceutical Inc. (AskBio) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid jobrelated requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening by calling us ator sending us an email at .
Agencies: Please do not contact any employee at AskBio about this requisition. Any resume submitted by a recruitment agency to any employee at AskBio through any medium will be deemed the sole property of AskBio unless the agency was engaged by AskBio Talent Acquisition team to recruit for that position. All agencies must have a prior executed service agreement with AskBio prior to any search engagement. If a candidate who was submitted outside of the AskBio agency process is hired by AskBio no fee or payment of any kind will be paid to the agency.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
