Associate Director, Contracts Counsel

2 months ago

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Dyne Therapeutics Full time
Company Overview:

Dyne Therapeutics is a clinical-stage muscle disease company focused on advancing innovative life-transforming therapeutics for people living with genetically driven diseases. With its proprietary FORCETM platform, Dyne is developing modern oligonucleotide therapeutics that are designed to overcome limitations in delivery to muscle tissue. Dyne has a broad pipeline for serious muscle diseases, including clinical programs for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and a preclinical program for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD).

Role Summary:

The Associate Director, Contracts Counsel is responsible for managing a wide range of contract negotiations and agreements to support Dyne Therapeutics' business operations and collaborations, with particular focus on drafting and negotiating contracts for Dyne's Master Service Agreements (MSAs), consulting agreements, and Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs). The person in this role will be able to manage multiple priorities and work in an environment with multiple stakeholders.

This is a full-time position based in Waltham, MA without the possibility of being remote.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, including master service agreements, clinical trial agreements, development and manufacturing agreements, sponsored research agreements, consulting agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, and license and collaboration agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
Assisting in developing template agreements as well as alternative terms and negotiation practices
Assist with the development and implementation of contract management policies and procedures to improve efficiency and compliance
Providing, as needed, legal support relating to business development, compliance, corporate ethics, employment law, and GDPR matters
Manage contract lifecycle processes, including tracking of contract status and deadlines and maintenance of contract databases
Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and legal counsel to ensure that contracts are executed in a timely and efficient manner
Conduct legal research and analysis on contractual and regulatory issues to support business decisions and mitigate risks

Education and Skills Requirements:
JD from accredited law school and license to practice in at least one US jurisdiction
5+ years' experience in contracts negotiation and administration in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
Experience drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts, preferably in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting
Experience working within a contracts management system, prior experience with Conga contracts management system a plus
Experience with privacy laws, such as GDPR
A dedicated, interactive, proactive, and practical individual with the ability to counsel clients at all levels of the company with clear and concise advice
A proven multi-tasker in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication, writing and computer skills
Excellent negotiation and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate well with internal and external stake holders
Excellent analytical, organizational and information-seeking skills; detail oriented
Exceptional business judgment, with the ability to think strategically and give practical advice while balancing business needs with legal risks
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

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The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principles functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance workload.
This description is not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time. The employee may be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned. All Employees are expected to adhere to all company policies and act as a role model for company values.
Dyne Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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