Legal Contracts Manager

Neurocrine Biosciences; Canada; On-site; CAD 168,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 30%

Equity long-term incentive

Retirement plan

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking a contracts specialist with experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating high volumes of routine and complex contracts, including clinical development agreements. The role requires strong legal knowledge, autonomous work habits, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and management.

Responsibilities include contract support for clinical studies, CMS administration, and assisting with financial requisitions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret legal documents
• Experience supporting clinical development/contracts
• Strong communication with management and partners
• Independent work style within defined policies
• Proficiency with contract management systems

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and file a high volume of routine contracts
• Support clinical studies contracts (TCAs, vendor agreements, work orders)
• Advise internal partners on contract terms and risk mitigation
• Administer contract management system (CMS)
• Assist in determining contract approaches to protect company tech
• Process financial requisitions for Legal department
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and cross-functional teams

Skills

Legal contracts

Contract negotiation

Clinical development

Communication skills

Project management

Education

BS/BA degree

Master's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Word processing

Email

Database software

Job description

Who We Are:

Neurocrine Biosciencesis a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company’s diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington’s disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

We are seeking a contracts specialist with experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a high volume of routine and complex contracts, including agreements supporting clinical development and clinical studies. The specialist will have the ability to analyze and interpret legal language and work directly with business colleagues to prepare contracts for execution and implementation. The candidate will support the business by providing training and education on our contract management system and will assist with financial requisitions. The role requires an individual with strong legal knowledge, autonomous work habits, ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships, proficiency in computer software, and excellent organizational and time management skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of corporate matters, be detail-oriented, and possess the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal teams and management. Self-motivation, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn are essential qualities that will contribute to the success in this position.

Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

• Draft, review, negotiate and file a high volume of routine contracts
• Provide contract support for clinical studies, including clinical trial agreements, vendor/service agreements, work orders and other study-related agreements and documents, in coordination with attorneys and Clinical business partners
• Communicate with internal business partners regarding the risks presented by contract terms and possible strategies to mitigate such risk
• Support administration of the company’s contract management system (CMS)
• Assist in determining the necessary approach to contracts and ensuring protection of the company’s proprietary technology
• Assist in approving financial requisitions on behalf of the Legal department
• Use a wide range of legal or specialized knowledge to provide legal support services in an efficient and timely manner
• Exercise good judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Use initiative and discretion in accomplishing routine assignments with minimal supervision
• Research legal issues and engage in fact gathering and checking to provide support on all assigned legal matters
• Other job duties as assigned

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree and 6+ years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree and 4+ years of related experience
• Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Biotech/Pharma industry experience strongly preferred, with demonstrated experience supporting clinical development, clinical trials and/or related contracting
• Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret legal documents and to effectively present information to business partners and management
• Must be able to work independently and use judgment, within defined practices and policies, regarding contractual matters
• Must have expertise with legal contracts and documents
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior level law professionals
• Must have thorough working knowledge of computer software, including word processing, email and database programs
• Understands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish work
• Has strong understanding of processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the work and recognizes downstream impact on other functional areas
• Proficient with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area
• Ability to work as part of a team; may train lower levels
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
• Detail oriented yet can see broader picture for department
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrate ability to interact in a collaborative manner and at a professional level with clients at all levels throughout the organization
• Must possess strong knowledge of a broad range of corporate matters
• Excellent organizational skills required
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, the ability to work with others, be self-motivated requiring limited supervision and a desire to learn

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $119,700.00-$164,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.