In-House Counsel
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, San Diego, CA, United States
Job Title: In-House Counsel
Job Number: 37361
Location: San Diego, CA
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including master service agreements (MSAs), CRO/vendor agreements, confidentiality agreements, supply & manufacturing agreements, consulting agreements, etc.
- Provide day-to-day contract management, including issue spotting, risk assessments, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
- Maintain and improve contract templates and contracting processes to support scalability and compliance.
- Support contract lifecycle management systems and ensure timely routing, review, and execution.
- Provide legal guidance for commercialization planning including distribution, supply, marketing operations, and patient support programs.
- Review commercial and vendor-related materials to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and applicable laws.
- Provide legal support for internal reviews, investigations, and compliance initiatives in collaboration with the General Counsel and Compliance teams.
- Support audit readiness and respond to legal document needs related to inspections or third-party assessments.
Required Skills
- J.D. from an accredited law school; active license to practice in California.
- 8-15 years experience working in both a law firm and in‑house, supporting pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology companies.
- Experience negotiating and reviewing contracts common to the life sciences sector (e.g., MSAs, CRO/vendor agreements, supply and manufacturing agreements, consulting agreements).
- Familiarity with commercialization activities in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including pre-launch and launch-stage considerations.
- Ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, business-oriented guidance.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-moving, and lean environment while managing multiple priorities.