Senior Associate Director, Strategic Clinical Contracts

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced Legal Contracts professional to support clinical trial site contracts and related documents. You will draft, analyze, and negotiate agreements, manage risks, and coordinate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, and external vendors to keep study start-up on track.

The role reports to the Executive Director, Legal Affairs and requires 5–8 years in contract negotiation, strong drafting skills, and in-house biotech experience.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or MS from an accredited U.S. college.
• 5-8 years relevant industry experience with contract negotiation and drafting.
• In-house biotech/pharma experience strongly preferred.
• Experience negotiating confidentiality agreements and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, analyze and review clinical trial agreements and confidentiality agreements.
• Negotiate site-facing contracts and related documents for study start-up.
• Identify risks and provide recommendations to mitigate them.
• Coordinate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory and vendors.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Education

BA/BS or MS from an accredited U.S. college

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced Legal Contracts professional to support clinical trial site contracts and related documents. You will draft, analyze, and negotiate agreements, manage risks, and coordinate with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, and external vendors to keep study start-up on track.

The role reports to the Executive Director, Legal Affairs and requires 5–8 years in contract negotiation, strong drafting skills, and in-house biotech experience.