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

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Preclinical Research Contracting team. In this pivotal role, you will draft and negotiate agreements that support groundbreaking research initiatives. You will collaborate closely with scientific leaders, ensuring that all contracts align with the mission of advancing cancer treatment and research. This hybrid position offers a dynamic work environment where your legal expertise will play a crucial role in shaping innovative healthcare solutions. If you are passionate about combining law with science and making a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in contract law and research agreements.
• Active bar membership and strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate preclinical research contracts.
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders and maintain contract systems.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Contract Management Systems

Job description

Pay Range: $149,200.00-$246,300.00

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 pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Job Description

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 preclinical 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 Associate General Counsel for Preclinical Contracts.

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

Closing:

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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