Scholar Rock Holding Corporation logo
11 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Cambridge, MA
IT

Position Responsibilities

  • Lead the drafting and negotiations of contracts customary to a biotech company in the process of launching its first product, with a primary focus on Development, Research, CMC/Technical Operations, and IT contracts. Responsible for drafting and negotiating biotechnology-related agreements, including master service agreements, material transfer agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, research agreements and clinical trial site agreements and related statements of work.

  • Manage and maintain contracts management system and associated contracting processes, including providing company-wide trainings.

  • Provide legal support across the organization, including quickly and effectively identifying complex legal and compliance issues and providing advice in a manner that integrates legal risk management with the company’s business objectives.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and successfully manage multiple projects.

  • Develop and maintain strong business relationships across the company and contribute to cross-functional or departmental projects and teams.

  • Maintain a positive team culture.

  • Manage and complete any additional projects or legal matters as needed, including general corporate matters.

     

     

Candidate Requirements

  • License to practice Law in Massachusetts or equivalent preferred, but candidates without a J.D. will be considered who have deep industry experience
  • Ten or more years’ experience drafting and negotiating biotechnology-related agreements, including master service agreements, SOWs, research agreements, clinical trial related agreements, manufacturing or supply chain agreements, and commercial contracts in the life sciences industry
  • Previous experience working on an in-house legal team at a biotechnology company required
  • Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail, sound judgment, organization and time management required
  • Strong interpersonal skills and desire to engage collaboratively required
  • Strong oral and written communication skills required, including the ability to provide concise and timely advice to business partners
  • Familiarity with contracts management systems such as Ironclad and DocuSign eSignature preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited university required