Senior Director, Clinical Contracts Attorney

Apogee Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 270,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Senior Director, Clinical Contracts Attorney to manage legal aspects of clinical trials. This remote role involves negotiating agreements and collaborating with clinical teams, requiring extensive experience in the biotech industry. Join a dynamic team committed to advancing patient care and ethical standards.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Market competitive compensation

Performance bonus opportunities

Equity grant opportunities

Commitment to professional growth

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the healthcare or life sciences industry.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents.
• Ability to manage workflows and coordinate with legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal contract support for US and global clinical development.
• Lead negotiations and finalize clinical trial agreements.
• Serve as legal representative in clinical trial team meetings.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal expertise

Project management

Job description

Senior Director, Clinical Contracts Attorney

Remote

About Apogee Therapeutics

Founded in 2022, Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. (Ticker: APGE) is a well-funded, Nasdaq listed company that offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment. At Apogee, you can actively contribute to shaping the company culture, take on various roles and responsibilities, and grow professionally.

Apogee Therapeutics,Inc.is a biotechnology companyseeking to develop differentiated biologics for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other inflammatory and immunology indications with high unmet need.Our antibody programs are designed to potentially overcome limitations of existing therapies by targeting well-established mechanisms of action and incorporating advanced antibody engineering to optimize half-life and other properties.We seek to reshape the current standard of care for inflammatory and immune diseases because we believe people living with these diseases deserve the best possible treatment, and we refuse to stop at “good enough.”

We are a fast-paced company committed to building an exceptional company culture, founded on our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless.

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

Role Summary

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work directly with clinical trial teams, CROs and clinical sites regarding all legal aspects of clinical studies in the U.S. and abroad. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, R&D Attorney, you will play a key role in preparing and negotiating global clinical trial agreements, partnering with external counsel as needed depending on the region.

We are looking for an experienced biotech industry clinical contracts attorney with expertise in all legal aspects of the operation of clinical trials. Ideal candidates will be able to independently manage workflows and projects and effectively coordinate efforts with other legal team members. Additionally, applicants should have a passion for partnering with internal teams dedicated to the advancement of science and innovation in drug development and patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Providelegal contract support for US and global clinical development
• Lead negotiations, draft and finalize agreements for all phases of clinical development including clinical trial agreements, informed consent forms, contract research organization agreements and other trial-related agreements in an effective, efficient and time-sensitive manner
• Serve as legal representative in clinical trial team meetings, providing input and advice where needed
• Provide guidance and support to third party vendors on clinical trial site negotiations
• Manage legal professional(s) assisting with clinical contract review and to ensure consistent legal advice on development issues including healthcare fraud and abuse, pharmacovigilance, product liability, antitrust, privacy and other matters relevant to the development of innovative investigational agents and any supporting assays or devices
• Actively contribute to maintaining a solid legal and compliance team through participation in discussions, sharing best practices and collaboration on projects
• Foster strong and collaborative relationships with legal and non-legal colleagues who contribute to the company’s drug discovery and development efforts
• Actively seek to identify ways to improve processes, procedures and tools to enhance efficiencies in the clinical contracting process
• Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the company’s business, code of responsibility, its people, products, markets, facilities, customers and competitors and utilizes that knowledge in providing guidance and counsel to internal clients
• Contribute to cultivating a company culture that reflects a strong commitment to ethics and patients and Apogee’s core values of caring, originality, resiliency and egoless

Ideal Candidate

• 7+ years of industry experience in a healthcare or life sciences company
• Mature and professional demeanor with a high degree of self-motivation and high level of business acumen
• Experienced in drafting, negotiating complex legal documents in the pharmaceutical industry; ex-US experience preferred but not required
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%

The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role will be $270,000-$305,000. The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography.

What We Offer

• A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly
• Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits
• Flexible PTO
• Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year
• Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development
• Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve

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