Director, Contracting and Commercial Counsel

Overview

This role involves serving as the Director, Contracting and Commercial Counsel, partnering with business functions to negotiate agreements with third parties. The position includes mentoring attorneys and paralegals on contracting matters and advising business teams on commercialization-related issues. A high degree of integrity, professional courtesy, and efficient management of a significant volume of contracting and other responsibilities are expected.

This is a remote position with corporate headquarters located in Foster City, CA and Parsippany, NJ. The Director reports to the Executive Director, Senior Commercial Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on various agreements related to pharmaceutical commercialization, including complex commercial, finance, and supply agreements.
• Mentor and provide legal support to attorneys and paralegals in negotiating vendor and consulting agreements.
• Develop close working relationships with business stakeholders to facilitate efficient and effective review of contracting and associated business processes.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance team members to support commercialization efforts.
• Provide legal counsel on a wide range of issues, including pharmaceutical product promotion and government reporting requirements, in partnership with the Executive Director, Senior Commercial Counsel.
• Develop and implement business processes, templates, and tools to support contracting activities.

Competencies

• Strong negotiation, business acumen, and drafting skills.
• High attention to detail while maintaining a broad perspective.
• Knowledge of healthcare fraud and abuse laws, including the False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statutes.
• Ability to deliver effective results under tight deadlines with limited resources and high accuracy.
• Collaborative, customer-focused problem solver supporting both external and internal clients while protecting organizational interests.
• Adaptability to rapidly shifting priorities in ambiguous or challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; articulate, direct, and forthright.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) and bar membership in the jurisdiction of practice.
• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts within pharmaceutical or biotech companies.
• Experience with specialized agreement types such as supply, software, or clinical trial agreements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising commercial, market access, and/or medical affairs teams on pharmaceutical product commercialization issues.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $230,000 to $260,000, determined based on market data, internal equity, and relevant skills, experience, and education.
• Eligibility for a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, supplemental health insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Generous time off program including accrual of 160 hours of vacation annually, 64 hours of sick leave, 9 paid holidays, and paid leave for certain life events.
• Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.