Job Summary

Draft, negotiate and manage a variety of contracts supporting Exelixis’ research, development, and supply chain functions, providing key support to advance Exelixis’ mission.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and manage a wide range of contracts (which may include confidentiality agreements, consulting and service agreements, materials transfer agreements, research agreements, clinical study agreements, and various vendor services agreements) under close supervision of senior attorneys.
• Advise and troubleshoot on existing agreements under supervision of senior attorneys.
• Define risks related to contracts documents and relationships, and be able to communicate those risks to appropriate internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution.
• Interact with various internal clients effectively to address legal and business questions.
• Handle miscellaneous legal tasks on an as needed basis under direction of senior attorneys.
• Maintain and track status for contracts.
• Provide support to in-house attorneys as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Education/Experience

Education/Experience/Knowledge & Skills:

• BS/BA degree in related discipline and five years of related experience.
• JD preferred and two years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience/The Ideal For Successful Entry Into Job

• Two to three years of in-house experience at a biotechnology, pharmaceutical or high-tech company, with a focus on contract drafting and negotiation.

Knowledge/Skills

• Thorough understanding of the contract management process, including tracking, negotiation, approval and signature processes.
• Working knowledge of the drug discovery and development process and ability to understand risks and requirements associated with pharmaceutical contracting preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively across a variety of functional groups (such as Commercial, Research and Development, CMC, Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, IT and Investor Relations) and all levels of management.
• Flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets.
• Experience with or knowledge of paralegal support tasks, with a focus on intellectual property matters or corporate matters, preferred.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills; must have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize; must be responsible and conscientious.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
• Dedication to quality and reliability in all work tasks.

Company Culture

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Compensation and Benefits

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this position is $109,900 - $156,100 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate’s geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.

In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including:

• 401k plan with generous company contributions
• Group medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a