Director/Senior Director, Contracts Attorney New Bothell, WA, United States

Immunome, Inc.; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 309,000; Full time

Job summary

Immunome, Inc. seeks a Director/Senior Director, Contracts Attorney to lead its contracting function. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts, ensuring the organization's legal interests are safeguarded while supporting efficient business operations in the biotechnology sector. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in commercial contracts and a JD from an accredited institution.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years as a commercial contracts attorney in biotechnology.
• Active bar membership, preferably in Washington.
• Experience with contract management systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various contracts including master services agreements.
• Conduct thorough review and analysis of existing contracts.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of contracts.
• Advise on legal issues concerning intellectual property and compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

JD from an accredited institution

Job description

Director/Senior Director, Contracts Attorney

Bothell, WA, United States

Company Overview

Immunome is a clinical-stage targeted oncology company committed to developing first-in-class and best-in-class targeted therapies designed to improve outcomes for cancer patients. We are advancing an innovative portfolio of therapeutics, drawing on leadership that previously played key roles in the design, development, and commercialization of cutting-edge targeted cancer therapies, including antibody-drug conjugate therapies (ADCs). Our most advanced pipeline programs are varegacestat (formerly AL102), a gamma secretase inhibitor which is currently in a Phase 3 trial for treatment of desmoid tumors; IM-1021, a ROR1-targeted ADC which is currently in a Phase 1 trial; and IM-3050, a FAP-targeted radioligand, which recently received IND clearance. Our pipeline also includes IM-1617, IM-1335, and IM-1340, all of which are preclinical ADCs pursuing undisclosed targets with expression in multiple solid tumors.

Position Overview

As Immunome’s Contracts Attorney, you will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and will be an integral part of our Legal team, leading the contracting function.

The ideal candidate is goal-oriented, solutions driven, client-service focused and collaborative. The candidate must also have excellent organizational skills and have experience with implementing and maintaining contract management systems and developing contract templates. The Contracts Attorney will play a crucial role in ensuring the organization's legal interests are protected while facilitating effective business operations through comprehensive contract management.

Responsibilities

Contract Drafting and Authoring

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, with a primary emphasis on master services agreements with vendors, clinical trial agreements, consulting agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
• Create clear and concise contract terms and parameters, minimizing risks and maximizing favorable outcomes for the organization.

Contract Review and Analysis

• Conduct thorough review and analysis of existing contracts to identify potential legal issues, risks, and obligations while balancing business needs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand the business needs, and to analyze and assess the legal implications of contract terms and conditions.

Contract Management

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, negotiation, execution, and ongoing compliance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and dispute resolution.
• Implement and maintain an effective contract management system.
• Develop template agreements.
• Provide legal guidance, solutions, and solutions-driven expertise to internal stakeholders on contract-related matters.
• Advise the organization on legal issues concerning intellectual property, indemnification, confidentiality, data privacy, and other substantive legal matters impacting contract negotiations.
• Develop training materials and deliver training presentations on contract matters.

Contracts Compliance

• Monitor and enforce contractual obligations to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to implement processes that support contract compliance and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of experience as a commercial contracts attorney in the biotechnology/medical technologies field.
• JD from an accredited institution with active bar membership, preferably Washington.

Knowledge and Skills

• AmLaw 100 law firm experience strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of contracts law, commercial transactions, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and demonstrated ability to understand complex legal and business concepts.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Solutions-driven, collaborative, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and client service skills.

E/E/O

Immunome, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

WA State Pay Range – Director: $225,500 - $260,700

WA State Pay Range – Senior Director: $269,612 - $308,850

Washington State Pay Range

$225,500 - $308,850 USD

E/E/O

Immunome, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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