Legal Counsel R&D

Stemline Therapeutics; Stazione Masotti; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in the biotechnology sector is seeking a Legal Counsel (R&D) to join their expanding legal team. The ideal candidate will draft, negotiate, and manage various contracts related to R&D activities and collaborate with different functions across the organization. Candidates with 4-6 years of experience in contract law, especially within life sciences, are preferred. This role offers the opportunity to work independently in a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Competenze

• 4-6+ years’ experience in drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Experience in life sciences preferred but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Mansioni

• Draft, negotiate, and review R&D contracts including clinical trial agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to advise on business and legal risks.
• Manage multiple parallel contract processes in a fast-paced environment.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Formazione

Master's degree in law

Strumenti

Contracting tools

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, and research partners, and to implement processes, trainings, and systems related to managing these types of 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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