Life Sciences Associate (Professional Track)

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 an international law firm with operations in the United States, Europe, and MENA. Drawing on significant government, business, industry, and legal experience, the firm helps clients capitalize on opportunities and provides creative solutions to complex regulatory and policy, litigation, transactional, and intellectual property issues. The firm is consistently recognized for its commitment to pro bono service, as well as its comprehensive programs and initiatives to advance the professional and personal development of all members of the Crowell community.

Job Description

Crowell & Moring is seeking a professional track associate to join our Life Sciences practice in Boston or New York. This individual will work with our team to 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.

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

Qualifications

• 2+ years of transactional experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department with strong training and supervision
• Demonstrated 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

Benefits and Compensation

Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave and progressive options such as back up childcare, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance to applicable laws. The salary range for this position is $190,000 to $209,000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. Other benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave. The salary for this position may vary based on market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.

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