Pharmaceutical Contracts Lawyer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate a substantial number of commercial contracts, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), work orders, and change orders.

• Assist various business functions by managing a range of contract types, such as IT licenses, SaaS subscriptions, event and sponsorship agreements, and material transfer agreements (MTAs).

• Offer pragmatic, business-focused legal counsel regarding contract terms, risk distribution, and negotiation tactics.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Procurement, IT, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to facilitate daily contracting requirements.

• Aid in agreements related to manufacturing and supply chain, including those with CMOs, CDMOs, and distribution partners, as part of a comprehensive commercial practice.

• Ensure that contracts are in compliance with internal policies and relevant regulatory standards within the pharmaceutical sector.

• Play a role in enhancing contract processes, including the creation of templates, playbooks, and scalable workflows.

• Oversee multiple simultaneous matters with conflicting deadlines in a high-volume setting.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4–12+ years of experience in commercial contracting, ideally within pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences organizations.

• Solid, hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating MSAs, SOWs, work orders, and related commercial contracts in a high-volume environment.

• Proven track record across various types of agreements, including IT/software contracts, vendor agreements, event/sponsorship contracts, and MTAs.

• Ability to function as a generalist supporting multiple business areas, with adaptability to switch between different contract types and stakeholders.

• Familiarity with manufacturing, supply, or distribution agreements is advantageous but not essential as a primary focus.

• Demonstrated capability to efficiently manage a large volume of contracts with independence and sound judgment.

• Exceptional communication skills, with a practical, solutions-driven approach to guiding business teams.

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid holidays and PTO

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development opportunities and tools