Associate Director, Legal & Compliance

Overview

A clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on diseases with high unmet needs is seeking an Associate Director, Legal & Compliance to join its Legal Department. This role offers broad in-house legal experience supporting a growing organization preparing for commercial launch and rapid expansion.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusted relationships with business teams and provide legal and compliance guidance to support business objectives.
• Negotiate, draft, and advise on a wide range of agreements including vendor, consulting, confidentiality, technology, clinical, medical affairs, and commercial contracts.
• Support the healthcare compliance program through policy development, training, monitoring, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Assist with employment law matters including compliance, employee relations, and investigations.
• Participate in enterprise risk management activities such as risk assessments, mitigation planning, and reporting.
• Support litigation efforts by managing outside counsel, coordinating strategy, and handling document preservation and discovery.
• Collaborate with the Data Protection Officer on privacy programs, information governance, and emerging technology issues including artificial intelligence.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and enhancing company policies, procedures, and governance processes.
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, enforcement trends, and industry guidance.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and external advisors.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives within the Legal and Compliance functions.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
• Approximately 4-8 years of relevant legal experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and/or life sciences industries; experience in law firm and/or in-house settings preferred.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across organizational levels.
• Strong business acumen and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new areas of law and business.
• Commitment to ethics, integrity, and values-based leadership.

Work Location and Conditions

• Remote work opportunities are supported within the United States, except for residents of Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Michigan, and Tennessee due to health insurance and tax regulations.
• Occasional travel to the corporate office in Cambridge, MA is required.
• Candidates must have a suitable remote work environment with reliable internet, phone, and video conferencing capabilities.

Compensation

• Estimated salary range: $200,000 - $225,000 USD, subject to candidate experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.

Legal Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Violations are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.