Senior Paralegal

Scorpion Therapeutics; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Senior Paralegal to support Legal and Compliance across contract management, governance, investigations, and healthcare compliance in a fast-paced pharmaceutical setting.

The role blends legal and compliance duties, requiring initiative, strong organization, and the ability to manage high‑stakes matters with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent education/work experience).
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program and/or law firm experience preferred; 7+ years progressive paralegal experience, including senior/lead experience with minimal supervision.
• Independently manage complex legal/compliance matters; exercise sound judgment on escalation.
• Strongly preferred: healthcare compliance program support.
• Preferred: pharmaceutical/biotech/life sciences or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Experience with contract management systems and electronic signature platforms.
• Strong understanding of corporate legal processes and contract administration.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance regulations: Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, FDA promotional regulations, PhRMA Code, Sunshine/Open Payments.
• Excellent organization/project management; exceptional attention to detail; manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written/verbal communication; professionalism, discretion, confidentiality.
• Analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
• Plus: CLM systems, compliance management platforms, e-billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, organize, and manage legal documents (vendor/consulting agreements, commercial agreements, statements of work, amendments, legal correspondence).
• Administer contract lifecycle management (CLM) system (approvals, renewals, key obligations).
• Coordinate contract execution via electronic signature platforms.
• Maintain corporate records, legal files, and document repositories.
• Support corporate governance (board materials, resolutions, entity records, corporate filings).
• Coordinate legal holds and document collection for litigation, employment matters, audits, and investigations.
• Support outside counsel (information gathering, document organization, legal spend tracking).
• Track litigation/subpoena/legal matter calendars and deadlines.
• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law as requested.
• Assist with intellectual property administration (trademark/patent documentation as applicable).
• Maintain compliance policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Support compliance monitoring, audits, and internal reviews.
• Administer healthcare compliance training (track completion; maintain records).
• Coordinate annual compliance certifications and disclosure processes.
• Support investigations (hotline/policy violations) by gathering documentation and maintaining investigation files.
• Support Material Review Committee (MRC) operations (documentation, approvals, meeting materials).
• Monitor compliance metrics; prepare dashboards/reports for leadership.
• Support third-party due diligence (vendor compliance documentation and risk assessments).

Skills

Paralegal experience

Healthcare compliance

Contract management

Attention to detail

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ABA Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

CLM systems

Job description

Position Overview

Senior Paralegal provides critical support to Legal and Compliance (50% Legal / 50% Compliance) across contract management, corporate governance, litigation support, healthcare compliance activities, investigations, policy administration, training, and operational processes. Ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities

Legal (50%):

• Draft, review, organize, and manage legal documents (vendor/consulting agreements, commercial agreements, statements of work, amendments, legal correspondence).
• Administer contract lifecycle management (CLM) system (approvals, renewals, key obligations).
• Coordinate contract execution via electronic signature platforms.
• Maintain corporate records, legal files, and document repositories.
• Support corporate governance (board materials, resolutions, entity records, corporate filings).
• Coordinate legal holds and document collection for litigation, employment matters, audits, and investigations.
• Support outside counsel (information gathering, document organization, legal spend tracking).
• Track litigation/subpoena/legal matter calendars and deadlines.
• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law as requested.
• Assist with intellectual property administration (trademark/patent documentation as applicable).

Compliance (50%):

• Maintain compliance policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Support compliance monitoring, audits, and internal reviews.
• Administer healthcare compliance training (track completion; maintain records).
• Coordinate annual compliance certifications and disclosure processes.
• Support investigations (hotline/policy violations) by gathering documentation and maintaining investigation files.
• Support Material Review Committee (MRC) operations (documentation, approvals, meeting materials).
• Monitor compliance metrics; prepare dashboards/reports for leadership.
• Support third-party due diligence (vendor compliance documentation and risk assessments).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent education/work experience).
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program and/or law firm experience preferred; 7+ years progressive paralegal experience, including senior/lead experience with minimal supervision.
• Independently manage complex legal/compliance matters; exercise sound judgment on escalation.
• Strongly preferred: healthcare compliance program support.
• Preferred: pharmaceutical/biotech/life sciences or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Experience with contract management systems and electronic signature platforms.
• Strong understanding of corporate legal processes and contract administration.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance regulations: Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, FDA promotional regulations, PhRMA Code, Sunshine/Open Payments.
• Excellent organization/project management; exceptional attention to detail; manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written/verbal communication; professionalism, discretion, confidentiality.
• Analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
• Plus: CLM systems, compliance management platforms, e-billing systems.

Pay Range

• $148,000 USD - $180,000 USD