Assistant General Counsel I, Preclinical Research Contracting, Office of General Counsel

Continuing Nursing Education; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join their Preclinical Research Contracting team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support scientific leaders and advance the mission of ending cancer for life. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor and 4-6 years of relevant experience, excelling in contract negotiation and legal research. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact innovative research and healthcare solutions. If you are passionate about law and science, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in drafting and negotiating research contracts.
• Active bar membership in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage agreements related to preclinical research.
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Contract Law

Negotiation Skills

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Juris Doctor

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Assistant General Counsel I, Preclinical Research Contracting, Office of General Counsel

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Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Job details

Assistant General Counsel I, Preclinical Research Contracting, Office of General Counsel

MSK’s Office of General Counsel is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Preclinical Research Contracting team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support and advise our scientific and research leaders and aid the MSK Legal team in advancing MSK’s mission of ending cancer for life.

Role Overview

• Independently draft, review, negotiate, and manage agreements related to licensing transactions and preclinical research contracts, including License Agreements, IIAs, SRAs, complex multiparty collaboration agreements, and other research-related agreements.
• Develop strong working relationships with investigators and other internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and update relevant contract systems and databases, including providing timely updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement MSK contract guidance documents, workflows, policies, and SOPs.
• Contribute to special legal projects and initiatives assigned by the Associate General Counsel and OGC Legal Leadership.
  
  

Key Qualifications

• Juris Doctor with active bar membership in good standing.
• Approximately 4-6 years of experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating license agreements, complex pre-clinical and non-clinical research contracts, and other research-related agreements, preferably for an academic or non-profit institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract law, intellectual property issues, and research transactions.
• Demonstrated interest in science, research and/or healthcare.
  
  

Core Skills

• Outstanding written and verbal communication.
• Excellent issue spotting and negotiating with sharp attention to detail.
• Exceptional professionalism and client service, including discretion, diplomacy, and sound legal and business judgment.
• Adeptness at building partnerships and working collaboratively across teams to meet shared objectives.
• Strong project management and prioritization, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment notable for a high volume of contract requests and deadlines.
  
  

Additional Information

• Location: Hybrid with at least two days (currently Mondays and Tuesdays) on-site at 633 Third Avenue, in NYC.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
• Reporting to the Reporting to the Associate General Counsel for Preclinical Contracts
  
  

Pay Range: $149,200-$246,300/annually

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