Commercial Contracts Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee negotiations for intricate commercial agreements that aid Agilent's AMPD and CDD sectors.

• Prepare, assess, negotiate, and interpret high-value commercial, supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing contracts.

• Formulate contract negotiation strategies that align business goals with legal risks, regulatory standards, and customer demands.

• Offer practical legal counsel regarding contractual risks, liability distribution, intellectual property, confidentiality, data privacy, quality and regulatory responsibilities, and commercial conditions.

• Collaborate with business partners on innovative business models, strategic deals, and growth opportunities.

• Work alongside Enterprise Counsel, Compliance, Intellectual Property, Procurement, Privacy, Quality, and other subject matter specialists.

• Assist in resolving disputes and interpreting contracts throughout their lifecycle.

• Enhance contract templates, negotiation guides, policies, and contracting procedures.

• Facilitate the adoption and optimization of contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and digital solutions.

• Act as a subject matter expert and mentor within the Commercial Contracts department.

• Report directly to the Associate Vice President of Commercial Contracts.

• Occasional travel required; day shift position.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a recognized law school.

• Active legal license in at least one jurisdiction.

• Additional post-graduate qualifications, certifications, or licenses may be necessary.

• A minimum of 8 years of combined experience in a law firm and in-house legal settings.

• Extensive experience in negotiating complex commercial contracts.

• Background in supporting life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, diagnostics, or similar fields.

• Direct experience in a pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), pharmaceutical production, biotechnology firm, or comparable entity.

• Familiarity with negotiating pharmaceutical manufacturing, development, commercial supply, supplier, technology transfer, quality, procurement, or related life sciences contracts.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for bonuses.

• Stock options available.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Option to work remotely.