Legal Counsel R&D

Menarini Group; Cagliari; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading biopharmaceutical company, Menarini Stemline, is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel (R&D) to join their dynamic legal team. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with best practices in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a Master’s in law and significant experience in contract management, especially within the biotechnology sector.

Competenze

• 4-6+ years’ experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Experience with life sciences preferred.
• In-depth knowledge about contracting and procedures.

Mansioni

• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing various R&D-related contracts.
• Coordinating with Finance and Procurement for compliance.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with internal stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Prioritisation skills

Formazione

Master’s degree in law

Strumenti

Contracting tools and systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Legal Counsel R&D Reports to Assistant General Counsel (R&D and Clinical)

Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. (“Menarini Stemline”) is seeking a Legal Counsel (R&D) to join our growing legal team. The position will report to the Assistant General Counsel, R&D and Clinical. The primary role of the Legal Counsel (R&D) is to draft, review, and negotiate various types of contracts with clinical trial sites, consultants, vendors, research partners, and to implement processes, trainings, and systems related to managing these types of agreements, and to serve as the primary point of contact to the business for matters pertaining to these agreements. We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. The primary responsibility of this individual will be to draft and negotiate various types of contracts, so experience with biotechnology related agreements is highly preferred. The successful candidate can work independently, exercises sound judgement and enjoys engaging with many different functions across the company.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts, particularly those related to R&D activities, including sponsored research and investigator-initiated studies, global clinical site contracts (CTAs, ancillary service agreements, MCTAs); informed consent forms; master service agreements and related statements of work with various R&D vendors; material transfer agreements; consulting agreements; confidentiality agreements; and research agreements.
• Serving as the subject matter expert for outsourced and internal contracts professionals.
• Reviewing documents to ensure adherence to Menarini Stemline policies, pharmaceutical industry requirements, compliance, and best practices.
• Ensuring priorities are determined based on business needs and feedback.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with internal stakeholders (such as Compliance, Privacy, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Clinical Development) to provide practical advice on potential business and legal risks of various contracts.
• Coordinating with Finance and Procurement to ensure compliance with internal contracts approval procedures.
• Possessing strong organisational and prioritization skills needed to manage multiple, parallel contracts processes and to work in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Assisting, on an ad hoc basis, with other legal matters as they arise.
• Contributing to ongoing process improvement and problem-solving by the legal department.

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years’ experience working drafting and negotiating contracts
• Experience with a life sciences company strongly preferred, but not required
• Master’s degree in law, at a minimum; qualification preferred but not required
• In-depth knowledge about contracting and procedures
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, proactive, and strong follow-through skills
• Experience with contracting tools and systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong problem solving and prioritisation skills, ability to take ownership of duties and lead various projects
• Capability to work independently, without oversight
• Pride in performance and its impact on Menarini Stemline’s success

Menarini Stemline is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

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