Counsel, Contracts
- Employer
- Arcus Biosciences, Inc.
- Location
- Hayward, CA, United States
- Start date
- Feb 7, 2021
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- Discipline
- Regulatory, Legal/Compliance
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- Biotech Bay
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We're currently seeking an individual who thrives in a fast-paced and high-performing environment to join our company as Counsel, Contracts. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Contracts Counsel will support Arcus's general and clinical contracting needs in support of the company's mission to develop innovative cancer immunotherapies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts in support of the company's business and general operations, including MSAs, SOWs, MTAs, manufacturing and supply, software licenses, consulting agreements, engagement letters, clinical trial and investigator-initiated study agreements
- Ensure the consistent and timely delivery of high quality and compliant agreements while providing clear, practical and business-oriented guidance on all contracting issues through the entire contracting process
- Establish strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues to support the training and education of internal clients on company policies and good contracting practices
- Advise internal clients on contract interpretation, dispute resolutions and legal and business risk
- Contributes to the establishment and ongoing improvement of contracting parameters and procedures, including template development across various jurisdictions worldwide and associated playbooks
Qualifications:
- J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school; admission in good standing with any state bar (California preferred)
- 4+ years of clinical and general contracts experience at a nationally recognized law firm or as in-house counsel
- Ability to handle, prioritize and follow through on a high volume of work, setting appropriate priorities with clients and delivering results efficiently
- Knowledge of U.S. and foreign regulatory and compliance matters relevant to the biopharmaceutical industry
- C omfortable learning and using tools and technology to improve process efficiency and transparency
- Enthusiastic and resourceful
- Process oriented with attention to detail and strong analytical thinking skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
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