Biotech & Pharma Transactions Associate

Crowell & Moring; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Vision

Dental

Retirement

All-purpose leave

Back up childcare

Wellness programs

Cultural events

Social activities

Job summary

Crowell & Moring is seeking a professional track associate to join our Life Sciences practice in Boston or New York. You will counsel life science companies, investment firms, academic institutions, and NGOs involved in discovery, development, manufacture, and commercialization of therapeutics, devices, digital health, and diagnostics.

You will draft, review, and negotiate clinical trial and R&D agreements, identify strategic goals, and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of transactional experience at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Familiarity with biology and chemistry principles relevant to pharmaceutical design and function.
• Familiarity with the regulatory framework for therapeutic development and commercialization.
• Understanding of intellectual property licensing and biotechnology business development practices.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, learn quickly, and provide pragmatic, business-focused advice.
• Proficiency with common technology tools and the ability to work collaboratively across a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate R&D agreements for biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients.
• Help clients identify strategic goals, prioritize key issues, and develop practical, clearly documented solutions.
• Communicate directly with clinical, R&D, and senior management teams at biotech and pharma companies, CROs, and research hospitals.
• Support multinational clinical studies as well as small and mid-sized research projects.
• Manage multiple matters and tight deadlines in a fast-paced client-service environment.
• Collaborate with lawyers and contracts professionals and contribute to the team by sharing knowledge and perspectives.

Skills

Transactional experience

Biology & chemistry knowledge

Regulatory framework

IP licensing

Legal drafting

Prioritization

Tech tools

Collaborative

Tools

Microsoft Word

Contract management tools

Job description

Crowell & Moring is seeking a professional track associate to join our Life Sciences practice in Boston or New York. You will counsel life science companies, investment firms, academic institutions, and NGOs involved in discovery, development, manufacture, and commercialization of therapeutics, devices, digital health, and diagnostics.

You will draft, review, and negotiate clinical trial and R&D agreements, identify strategic goals, and work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical,