Commercial Contracts Counsel

Overview

This role supports complex commercial contracting within the organization’s Legal Department, specifically within the Commercial Contracts function. The position will help advance strategic growth initiatives for Advanced Manufacturing Partnership and Pathology and Clinical Diagnostics divisions, with a focus on Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) activities, strategic supply chain relationships, and complex supplier engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for complex commercial agreements supporting AMPD and CDD businesses, including:
  • Clinical supply agreements
  • Commercial supply agreements
  • Manufacturing and service agreements
  • Quality agreements
  • Development agreements
  • Collaboration agreements
  • Strategic partnership arrangements
• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret high-value and strategically significant commercial, supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing agreements with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, CRO, diagnostic, and healthcare industry customers, as well as strategic partners, vendors, and suppliers.
• Develop contract negotiation strategies that balance business objectives, legal risk, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on contractual risk, including liability allocation, intellectual property, confidentiality, data privacy, quality, and regulatory obligations, and other commercial terms in highly regulated life sciences and pharmaceutical environments.
• Partner with business stakeholders to support new business models, strategic transactions, and growth initiatives in pharmaceutical and life sciences.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Counsel, Compliance, Intellectual Property, Procurement, Privacy, Quality, and other subject matter experts on complex and cross-functional matters.
• Support dispute resolution efforts and contract interpretation issues throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of contract templates, negotiation playbooks, policies, and contracting processes.
• Support adoption and optimization of contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and other digital solutions to improve contracting efficiency.
• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert and mentor within the Commercial Contracts organization, helping build capability and best practices for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and CDMO-related contracting.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Post-graduate certification and/or license may be required.
• Minimum 8+ years of combined law firm and in-house legal experience, with significant experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Demonstrated experience supporting life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, diagnostics, or related industries.
• Direct experience negotiating life sciences agreements related to pharmaceutical manufacturing, development, commercial supply, supplier relationships, technology transfer, quality, procurement, or related areas, within a pharmaceutical CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization), pharmaceutical manufacturer, biotechnology company, or equivalent organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time equivalent pay range: $163,600.00 - $273,519.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits.
• Pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location; individual pay within the range is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location.

Location

• Full-time weekly schedule with the option to work remotely.

Additional Details

• Travel required: Occasional
• Shift: Day
• Duration: No End Date
• Applications accepted until at least August 28, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal employment opportunity and merit-based hiring. Individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under federal, state, local, or applicable law. The workplace is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment, including support for candidates with disabilities.