Seattle Genetics
Associate Director & Corporate Counsel
Legal Affairs - Bothell, Washington
Description
Seattle Genetics is an emerging global multi-product biotechnology company that develops and commercializes innovative antibody-based therapies for the treatment of cancer. The company’s industry-leading antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology harnesses the targeting ability of antibodies to deliver cell-killing agents directly to cancer cells. In addition to one marketed product, we are advancing a strong product pipeline of novel therapies for solid tumors and blood-related cancers designed to address significant unmet medical needs and improve treatment outcomes for patients.
Summary
The Associate Director and Corporate Counsel, will assist in building and managing a robust contract lifecycle management (CLM) system and provide legal support for the contracting needs of various operational departments, including research, corporate/G&A functions (including IT), commercial, process development and manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
- Negotiates and drafts a wide variety of commercial contracts e.g., service agreements, consulting agreements, including those relating to those related to IT, manufacturing and supply chain.
- Assists in building and managing a robust contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, including developing, implementing and maintaining processes and templates.
- Mentors junior staff and colleagues on processes and legal issues/scenarios.
- Provides legal interpretation of contracts and practical, business-orientated legal advice.
- Adopts a risk management approach to contracting, identifying and communicating risk while providing actionable solutions for managing risk.
- Interfaces with external legal resources, as needed.
- Manages and supervises staff.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 7 – 10 years of relevant legal experience, including experience as in-house counsel.
- Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment is critical, as is ability to “roll up sleeves” and work in a hands-on manner.
- Experience directly managing and supervising staff.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry is required.
- Experience with Apttus or other Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Systems is required.
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Education:
- JD degree and active member of Washington State Bar Association or eligible to promptly register as in house counsel.
As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle Genetics is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more. To learn more about Seattle Genetics, please visit www.seattlegenetics.com.
Seattle Genetics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Seattle Genetics
Seattle Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Submitted: 01/18/2019
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