Biotech Transactions Associate

Crowell & Moring; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid time off

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 research institutions, and NGOs involved in the discovery, development, manufacture, and commercialization of novel therapeutics, devices, digital health and research tools, and diagnostics.

You will draft, review, and negotiate clinical trial and other R&D agreements, identify strategic goals, and communicate

Qualifications

• 2+ years of transactional experience at a law firm and/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 ability to work collaboratively across a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate clinical trial and other 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 biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, academic institutions, and research hospitals.
• Support large, 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, experience, and perspectives.

Skills

Transactional experience

Biology & chemistry knowledge

Regulatory framework

IP licensing knowledge

Legal drafting

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

General tech proficiency

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 research institutions, and NGOs involved in the discovery, development, manufacture, and commercialization of novel therapeutics, devices, digital health and research tools, and diagnostics.

You will draft, review, and negotiate clinical trial and other R&D agreements, identify strategic goals, and communicate