Senior Counsel, Commercial Contracts

8 hours ago

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Atlas Venture Full time
About Dyne Therapeutics

Dyne Therapeutics is a pioneering company dedicated to developing innovative life-changing treatments for individuals with genetically driven diseases. Leveraging its proprietary FORCE platform, Dyne is pioneering modern oligonucleotide therapeutics that address the complexities of delivering treatments to muscle tissue.

As a key player in the field, Dyne has a robust pipeline of treatments for severe muscle diseases, including clinical programs for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), as well as a preclinical program for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). For more information, please visit Dyne Therapeutics.

Job Overview

The Senior Counsel, Commercial Contracts, will play a crucial role in managing a wide range of contract negotiations and agreements to support Dyne Therapeutics' business operations and collaborations. This position will focus on drafting and negotiating contracts for Dyne's Master Service Agreements (MSAs), consulting agreements, and Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs). The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in an environment with multiple stakeholders.

This is a full-time position based in Waltham, MA, with a salary range of $180,000 - $220,000, depending on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Assist in developing template agreements and alternative terms and negotiation practices.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of contract management policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
  • Provide 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.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis on contractual and regulatory issues to support business decisions and mitigate risks.

Requirements

  • JD from an accredited law school and license to practice in at least one US jurisdiction.
  • 8+ years of 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 stakeholders.
  • 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.

Additional Information

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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