Senior Corporate Attorney

5 days ago

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Ardelyx Full time

About the Role

Ardelyx is seeking a seasoned commercial attorney to join our team as a Director, Corporate Counsel. This is a new role that will play a critical part in helping to develop our in-house contracting function.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in complex contracting, with experience in reviewing and negotiating challenging contracts. They will also have a proven track record of helping to develop junior colleagues and a commitment to teamwork and collaborative problem-solving.

The Director, Corporate Counsel will work closely with our project managers in all departments to ensure excellent cross-functional cooperation, visibility, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex off-template contracts, including commercial, marketing, and pharmacy agreements, manufacturing and CRO agreements, sponsorship and CME grant agreements, and other contracts requiring enhanced review and negotiation.
  • Working in partnership with project managers in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Market Access to ensure that contract negotiations advance in alignment with operational objectives.
  • Providing assistance as needed with licensing matters, lease negotiations, quality agreements, research collaborations.
  • Advising Legal Department colleagues on contracting matters as requested by them from time to time.
  • Assisting with development and implementation of company policies as needed.
  • Assisting with initiatives to optimize the Legal contracting function through process development, systems improvements, and template management.
  • Supporting Associate General Counsel and General Counsel as needed with other legal matters.

Requirements

  • 6+ years' experience as a corporate attorney in the biotech and pharmaceutical space.
  • Minimum 3 years in-house experience with a commercial biotech or pharmaceutical company.
  • Extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex transaction agreements.
  • Solid understanding of the rules and regulations applicable to biotechnology and pharmaceutical products, including GXP, HIPAA, and Sunshine Act compliance.
  • Ability to effectively evaluate legal exposure, manage risk, and develop creative, client-focused solutions to achieve business goals within appropriate legal guidelines.
  • Ability to independently manage workload in a fast-paced environment.
  • Business partner orientation and ability to recognize and respond quickly, clearly, and pragmatically to urgent situations.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to share information, goals, opportunities, successes, and challenges with team members.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues at all levels of the corporate structure.
  • JD and licensed to practice law in the United States.

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