Director, Contracts Counsel

Overview

A clinical-stage biopharmaceutical organization focused on developing medicines targeting hypertension and related comorbidities such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and other diseases driven by dysregulated aldosterone is seeking a Director, Contracts Counsel. The company’s initial product candidate is lorundrostat, a proprietary, orally administered, highly selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor. The organization operates fully remotely.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of agreements including master services agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, license agreements, clinical trial agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements, and other commercial and operational contracts.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to structure transactions, assess legal and business risks, and facilitate successful business outcomes.
• Resolve contractual disputes and support management of contract-related legal issues.
• Drive continuous improvement of contracting processes, templates, policies, and contract management systems to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and external advisors as needed.
• Support additional legal, compliance, corporate, and strategic initiatives within the Legal Department.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry and/or equivalent law firm experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial, clinical, and operational agreements.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to pursue novel approaches.
• Practical, clear, and organized work style.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and exercise sound business judgment with critical thinking and high ethical standards.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive, positive approach and ability to operate independently.
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Travel

• Up to 10% travel required, often outside the local area and overnight.

Compensation & Benefits

• U.S. salary range: $223,735 - $312,310.
• Eligible for standard benefits including medical, dental, vision, time off, and 401(k).
• Participation in incentive plans contingent on personal and company performance.
• Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, education, and skill level.

Location

• Fully remote position.