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Paralegal, Basel everyone
Job Location:
Job Location:
Basel - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
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Monthly Salary:
Posted:
19 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
17 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About Us
ten23 health is a human-centric and sustainable strategic partner of choice for the pharmaceutical industry and biotech start-ups for the development manufacture and testing of tomorrows medicines. We support our clients in developing differentiated stable usable and safe injectable treatments for patients.
Your mission
Location: Basel
FTE: 80100%
We are looking for aParalegalsupports the legal and business teams by drafting reviewing and tracking a high volume of commercial contracts. They ensure compliance with strict pharmaceutical regulations (FDA EMA cGMP) and safeguard proprietary client data and technology. Unlike general paralegals this role requires a deep understanding of the tech transfer process manufacturing liabilities and intellectual property (IP) boundaries in a business-to-business (B2B) setting.
Your responsibilities will include
Contract Management & Drafting
FTE: 80100%
We are looking for aParalegalsupports the legal and business teams by drafting reviewing and tracking a high volume of commercial contracts. They ensure compliance with strict pharmaceutical regulations (FDA EMA cGMP) and safeguard proprietary client data and technology. Unlike general paralegals this role requires a deep understanding of the tech transfer process manufacturing liabilities and intellectual property (IP) boundaries in a business-to-business (B2B) setting.
Your responsibilities will include
Contract Management & Drafting
- Draft and negotiate foundational agreements: Handle Master Services Agreements (MSAs) Statements of Work (SOWs) Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Quality Agreements (Quality Agreements are highly critical in DP manufacturing).
- Manage the contract lifecycle: Oversee the legal database from initial intake and drafting through approvals electronic signatures and expiration alerts.
- Standardize templates: Maintain and update standard contract templates to adapt to changing pharmaceutical laws and corporate policies.
- Support cGMP compliance: Ensure all contract terms align with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and health authority regulations.
- Audit preparation: Assist internal quality teams in prepping documentation for client audits or regulatory inspections (e.g. FDA inspections).
- Corporate governance: Assist with corporate secretarial duties including organizing board minutes maintaining entity registrations and managing operational licenses.
- Safeguard intellectual property: Ensure contracts clearly distinguish between Background IP (what the client or CDMO owned before working together) and Foreground IP (new formulations or methods developed during the DP process).
- Tech transfer documentation: Review legal documentation related to the transfer of manufacturing processes from the client to the CDMO facility.
- Reviewing a new SOW for a clients phase III clinical trial drug product batch filling to ensure the timelines pricing and liabilities match the master agreement.
- Liaising between the Quality Assurance (QA) team and the clients legal counsel to resolve a dispute over a clause in a Quality Agreement.
- Tracking corporate filings for multiple manufacturing sites and labs to keep facility licenses current.
- Managing the legal intake portal prioritizing contract requests based on manufacturing timelines and slot availability.
Your profile
We are looking for a motivated and committed professional who is ready to actively grow with us combining in-depth technical knowledge with a pronounced cooperative spirit.
The ideal candidate possesses:
The ideal candidate possesses:
- Bachelors degree or an Associates degree with a Paralegal Certificate.
- 3 years minimum in-house legal experience ideally within a CDMO CRO (Contract Research Organization) or a broader life sciences/biotech environment.
- Proficiency with tools like Ironclad Conga or DocuSign CLM.
- Basic understanding of the drug development lifecycle specifically Drug Product (vials syringes oral solids tech transfers) versus Drug Substance (API manufacturing).
- Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR regulations and global equivalents.
- Essential for catching conflicting terms between MSAs and Quality Agreements.
- Ability to act as a bridge between scientific quality business development and legal teams.
Why us
We offer a dynamic environment where you can contribute meaningfully collaborate with exceptional minds and unlock your full potential.
Heres what sets ten23 apart:
Heres what sets ten23 apart:
- A valuable and impactful career development opportunity in an inspiring environment
- Flexible working arrangements and environment with an open culture and diverse workforce
- The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees
- Our learning and self-developing culture offers a wide range of training options
- Competitive pension fund plan annual bonus and other financial and non-financial benefit
Contact
For more information and clarification please connect Amrith () from our Talent team!
About us
While most applicants fall short of 100% qualifications we embrace diverse perspectives and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background. Women & underrepresented groups we see you!
Join Us & Make a Difference! ten23 champions equal opportunity and is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Learn about ten23
Join Us & Make a Difference! ten23 champions equal opportunity and is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Learn about ten23
About Company
The partner of choice for the pharmaceutical industry and biotech start-ups for the development, manufacture, and testing of tomorrow’s medicines.
