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Contracts Counsel

Employer
Sumitomo Pharma America
Location
Brisbane, CA
Start date
May 23, 2023

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Discipline
Regulatory, Legal/Compliance
Required Education
Doctorate/PHD/MD
Position Type
Full time

Myovant Sciences aspires to be the leading healthcare company focused on innovative treatments for women’s health and prostate cancer designed to improve the lives of millions.  We are on a mission to redefine care for women and for men through purpose-driven science, empowering medicines, and transformative advocacy.  We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic individuals who share our excitement for this mission.

Summary Description

We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Contracts Counsel located remotely. The Contracts Counsel will be part of a team of attorneys and legal professionals, and will help support the contracts function at Myovant Sciences. The position reports to the Managing Counsel, Contracts. This individual will be instrumental in supporting the business.  This individual will serve as an attorney and internal client contact for contracting matters across the organization.  He or she will focus on drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts related to commercial and operational activities and will manage issues escalated by the business related to agreements for a variety of business groups. 


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts

  • Independently draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a high volume of commercial contracts, including NDA’s, MSA’s, SOW’s, consulting agreements, HR agreements, technology agreements, and a variety of other agreements common in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Provide practical, solution-oriented business and legal advice

Contracts Management

  • Assist in implementing new contracts policies and procedures
  • Train and guide business teams on the use of contract templates, relevant legal issues, processes, and good contracting practices
  • Ensure contract terms are consistent with company policies and best practices
  • Involve relevant stakeholders in evaluating legal, compliance, financial, and business risks associated with contracts to the best protect company interests, and facilitate the escalation and resolution of complex issues as needed
  • Serve as a liaison with outside counsel and manage vendors
  • Generate reports, presentations, spreadsheets, memos and other documents for the Legal Department, clients and/or the senior management team
  • Complete special projects such as collaborating on department-wide or company-wide initiatives
  • Conduct legal research
  • Manage one’s own contracts and requests within a contract lifecycle management database/platform
  • Support the company’s Strategic Sourcing group in their partnership in the contracts management process

 Core Competencies

  • Treats people with respect and inspires the trust of others
  • Works creatively and with a passion for the mission of the company (“We are in the constant pursuit of self-innovation to deliver patient first, innovative products and services with speed so that people around the world can lead healthier and more fulfilling lives”)
  • Works with integrity and ethically in accordance with company’s Code of Business Conduct, policies, and procedures
  • Able to collaborate, as well as work independently while balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a high level of professionalism
  • Demonstrates daily customer-service orientation and a positive, ‘can do’ attitude
  • Exhibits honesty, integrity, and trust-building behaviors in all interactions
  • Prioritizes self-motivation, reliability, and responsibility
  • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to be flexible and shift priorities as needed, and is willing to accept new responsibilities and develop professionally in substantive areas
  • Exercises discretion and good judgment while handling confidential and sensitive information

REQUIREMENTS (Education and Experience)

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted/licensed to practice law 
  • At least 4-8 years of experience drafting and negotiating contracts in the life sciences industry
  • Prior experience with biotechnology, academia, or a pharmaceutical company within a firm and/or in-house setting
  • Experience with new product launches is strongly preferred
  • Working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, guidance and industry codes related to the pharmaceutical industry

TRAVEL, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Regularly required to operate standard office equipment
  • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time
  • Regularly required to sit for long periods of time, and occasionally stand and walk
  • Close vision required for computer usage
  • Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, climb and lift up to 20 pounds

The well-being and safety of our employees is our top priority.  Myovant Sciences strongly encourages all employee to get vaccinated, if eligible, however Myovant Sciences is not requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. 

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $173,800 – $255,600. We also have short-term and long-term incentive plan and competitive benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Myovant Sciences.


If you require any accommodations, please email careers@myovant.com.

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