Pharmaceutical Lawyer, Remote

Axiom; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative legal services provider in Ontario is seeking a legal professional with over 5 years of experience in managing contracts within the pharmaceutical industry. The role involves drafting and analyzing various commercial agreements, alongside providing legal guidance to senior management. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and navigate Canada's regulatory landscape effectively. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, with remote work flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental benefits

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience handling contracts in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience navigating market access and patient support issues across Canada's provinces.
• Positive mentality and willingness to tackle new business needs.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, analyze, structure, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Advise on general contract matters and compliance policies.
• Provide advice to senior management on legal matters.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Sense of urgency

Ability to work independently

Navigate regulatory landscape

French language skills

English language skills

Education

5+ years of relevant experience

Called to the bar in Ontario

Job description

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, analyze, structure and negotiate various commercial agreements, including pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, packaging, supply, license and master service agreements
• Advise business team with respect to general contract matters, compliance policies, customer and vendor relations, and related regulatory issues
• Provide general advice to senior management and other managers on a day-to-day basis
• Triage other legal matters, such as employment
• Provide advice and guidance for the accomplishment of the overall business objectives of business unit in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and avoidance of unacceptable risks

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience handling contracts and legal issues in the pharmaceutical industry
• Sense of urgency combined with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and cross functionally
• Positive mentality and willingness to tackle new and ever-changing business needs
• Experience navigating Market Access and Patient Support issues across Canada's provinces, bringing a strong understanding of Canada's Regulatory landscape
• Located in Ontario and called to the bar in Ontario

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical contracting experience with Business Development and Licensing, preferably in the genetics and biosimilars space
• French and English language skills

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.