In-House Director, Biotech Contracts

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniquity Bio in Malvern, PA is seeking a Director, Contracts Counsel to lead global contract drafting and negotiation. The role requires a JD and 10+ years of relevant experience in-house within biotechnology, with a proven ability to manage risk and drive timely clinical trial agreements.

You will oversee vendor, manufacturing, and commercial contracts, partner with cross-functional teams, and support enterprise-wide contracting systems.

Qualifications

• JD with admission in good standing to any US state bar.
• 10+ years of meaningful legal experience overseeing and managing contracts.
• In-house experience within the biotechnology industry required; law firm experience a plus.
• Strong negotiation, contract interpretation, and contract drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate vendor agreements.
• Draft, review and negotiate clinical trial agreements for global trials.
• Draft, review and negotiate manufacturing and commercial agreements.
• Draft and review confidentiality and consulting agreements.
• Identify risks in contract terms and develop practical solutions.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Legal experience

In-house experience

Education

J.D. from law school

Job description

Uniquity Bio in Malvern, PA is seeking a Director, Contracts Counsel to lead global contract drafting and negotiation. The role requires a JD and 10+ years of relevant experience in-house within biotechnology, with a proven ability to manage risk and drive timely clinical trial agreements.

You will oversee vendor, manufacturing, and commercial contracts, partner with cross-functional teams, and support enterprise-wide contracting systems.