Senior Legal Counsel

1 day ago


South San Francisco, California, United States Cytokinetics Full time
Job Title: Director, Legal Counsel

Cytokinetics is a pioneering biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative treatments for debilitating diseases affecting cardiac muscle performance. As a leader in muscle biology, the company is committed to creating groundbreaking therapies that improve patient outcomes.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Director, Legal Counsel to join our Legal Department. This role will provide critical legal support across the organization, with primary responsibility for defined functional areas. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in healthcare law, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Draft and negotiate complex healthcare-related contracts, including clinical trial agreements, investigator-initiated study agreements, and contract research organization (CRO) agreements.
  • Provide expert advice on contract preparation, Company rights, and obligations under executed agreements.
  • Draft and negotiate distribution agreements, payor agreements, and specialty pharma purchase agreements.
  • Stay up-to-date on federal, state, and international healthcare laws and regulations, including global privacy (GDPR), California Privacy Act, FCPA, and anti-bribery laws.
Qualifications
  • JD degree and admission to at least one state bar, with California bar admission or Registered In-House Counsel required.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience as in-house counsel or associate at a major law firm, with a background in biotechnology, pharma, or healthcare-related matters.
  • Detailed-oriented with high intellectual, professional, and interpersonal agility and flexibility.
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to draft and review legal documents, analyze legal advice, and apply it to business needs.
  • Ability to form strong working relationships with all levels of management, employees, and partners while maintaining firm adherence to proper legal standards.
What We Offer

Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary range of $257,000-$285,000 USD, depending on qualifications, skills, and experience. Our employees come from diverse backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and believe you can add value to our team, we encourage you to apply.

Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy prior to applying. Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do - all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.

Please visit our website at: www.cytokinetics.com



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