Director, Clinical Contracts

virbiotechnologyinc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is seeking a Director, Clinical Contracts‑Transactional Counsel to lead drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of clinical agreements for global, multi‑site trials.

The role couples deep contracting expertise with sound business judgment to support efficient study startup while managing risk. Based in San Francisco with three days in the office, you will partner with Clinical Operations, Development, Procurement, Finance and Legal to drive templates, playbooks, and

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent required with 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech life sciences contracting.
• Extensive experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing high-volume clinical trial and vendor agreements.
• Experience supporting global clinical development programs and regulatory contracting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations of clinical study agreements, confidentiality agreements, amendments, and site‑facing documents.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage master service agreements, statements of work, and other development contracts.
• Own end‑to‑end clinical contracting process for global multi‑site trials and ensure timely execution.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. (JD)

Job description

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical‑stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical‑stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple PRO-XTEN ® dual‑masked T‑cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.

Vir Biotechnology has exclusive rights to the universal PRO-XTEN ® masking platform for oncology and infectious disease. PRO-XTEN ® is a trademark of Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Sanofi company.

We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Vir Biotechnology is seeking a Director, Clinical Contracts‑Transactional Counsel to lead the execution of clinical contracting activities supporting our global development programs. Reporting to the Vice President, Strategic Transactions, this role will serve as the primary legal and business partner for clinical contracting matters across clinical trial sites and external vendors.

This is a hands‑on position responsible for personally managing the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of a broad range of clinical agreements. The successful candidate will combine deep clinical contracting expertise with practical business judgment to support efficient study startup and execution while appropriately managing risk.

This role is based in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of 3 days per week in the office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and conduct negotiations of clinical study agreements, including clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, amendments, informed consent‑related documents, and other site‑facing agreements
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts, including master service agreements, statements of work, material transfer agreements, consulting agreements, and other development‑related agreements
• Own the end‑to‑end clinical contracting process for global, multi‑site clinical trials, ensuring timely execution in support of development milestones
• Serve as the primary contracting partner to Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Procurement, Finance, and Legal teams
• Provide practical, risk‑based guidance on contractual issues and drive resolution of negotiation escalations
• Own and continuously enhance clinical contracting templates, negotiation playbooks, and standard agreement language, incorporating lessons learned from negotiations, evolving regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to identify contracting risks, develop solutions, and ensure agreement terms support operational execution
• Oversee day‑to‑day management of external site contracting and budget vendors, including governance meetings, KPI reviews, and service work order execution
• Monitor changes in applicable regulations and industry practices and incorporate updates into contracting processes and templates
• Drive continuous improvement of clinical contracting processes, templates, and negotiation playbooks to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability across Vir's global clinical portfolio

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING

JD and 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry, with significant experience negotiating clinical trial agreements and related development contracts

• Deep expertise independently drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a high volume of clinical trial and vendor agreements
• Demonstrated experience supporting global clinical development programs across multiple countries and regions
• Strong understanding of clinical research regulations and country‑specific contracting requirements
• Ability to balance legal risk with business and operational priorities while providing practical, solution‑oriented guidance
• Experience collaborating with Clinical Operations, Development, Legal, Procurement, and Finance stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment
• Knowledge of outsourcing models, vendor governance, procurement processes, and contract execution workflows
• Excellent negotiation, communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to independently manage a complex and diverse portfolio of contracting activities with minimal supervision

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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER

The expected salary range for this position is $1203,500 to $284,000 per year. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors.

Vir Biotechnology's compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person's experience and qualifications. Al