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Legal Counsel, Clinical Legal

United States - New Jersey - Parsippany, United States - California - Foster City

Legal & Compliance Regular

Job Description

Gilead’s Corporate Legal Group is seeking an attorney who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced, high-performing and collaborative corporate environment. This individual will work within Gilead’s Clinical Legal team, which is responsible for the review, negotiation and management of a variety of agreements in support of Gilead’s clinical trials. This individual will be part of a five-person team spread out across the U.S. and will report to the Clinical Legal team lead. This role will be based on-site in Gilead’s offices in Foster City (CA) or Parsippany (NJ) with a firm requirement to come into the office at least three times per week.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Review and negotiate day-to-day Company agreements including global clinical trial agreements (“CTAs”), investigator sponsored research agreements, confidentiality, consulting and miscellaneous vendor agreements for a broad range of clients.
2. Draft, review and negotiate these agreements, handling all routine issues and consulting with attorneys in the group when complex legal questions arise.
3. Advise stakeholders and train internal clients on contract forms and procedures.
4. Provide guidance and support to Contracts Specialists within the group.
5. Create resources to ensure internal compliance with Company processes.

Education & Experience Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree, Juris Doctorate and hold active bar license in at least one state.
2. Experience should include drafting and negotiating clinical contracts in a bio-pharma company, university or Contract Research Organization.
3. 4+ years experience drafting and negotiating clinical trial agreements in a variety of countries.
4. Experience with or knowledge of Pharma contract issues that overlap with FDA regulations.
5. Experience collaborating with government agencies and non-profits.
6. Experience with or knowledge of data privacy laws foreign (e.g. GDPR) and domestic.
7. Experience with or knowledge of intellectual property contract issues.
8. The ideal candidate will be flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets.
9. Must have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
10. Creative and solution-driven mindset.
11. Ability to multi-task and handle multiple contract negotiations simultaneously.
12. Must be able to set and appropriately modify priorities with internal clients on an ongoing basis and manage client and third party expectations.
13. Must be capable of analyzing legal issues and have comfort in advising client groups on various legal issues related to contracting.
14. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
15. Must be able to collaborate and work with other departments such as Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Risk Management, Regulatory, and Compliance.
16. Strong oral and written communication skills.

The salary range for this position is: $191,250.00 - $247,500.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

For additional benefits information, visit: Gilead Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws.

Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team.

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