Paralegal
PharmaEssentia, Burlington, MA, United States
Note: This position will be based onsite in our Burlington office.
Position Overview
PharmaEssentia is seeking a highly organized, detail‑oriented Paralegal to support the U.S. Legal & Compliance function in a dynamic, highly regulated biopharmaceutical environment. The role is based out of our U.S. commercial headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts and will engage with all levels of the U.S. organization as well as our HQ team in Taiwan. The Paralegal supports contracting, legal operations, compliance execution, and legal analysis for medical and commercial departments, enabling attorneys to focus on higher‑risk and strategic matters. The role requires strong judgment, comfort with enterprise systems, and effective cross‑functional partnership.
Key Responsibilities
Support drafting, review, execution, and administration of agreements (e.g., MSAs, SOWs, consulting, and vendor/service agreements).
Help improve efficiency, consistency, and cost control across legal intake, contracting, and approvals.
Support Legal & Compliance in advising Medical and Commercial teams on U.S. laws, regulations, policies, and processes for promotional, advertising, and HCP engagement activities (marketed and investigational products).
Perform initial reviews of Brand initiatives, materials, and HCP communications to spot legal/regulatory considerations and elevate as needed.
Support healthcare compliance execution (e.g., HCP interactions, transparency/disclosure obligations, and policy acknowledgments) through documentation and operational follow‑through.
Manage competing priorities across contracting, compliance, and commercial support, adjusting to business needs.
Stay current on evolving legal, regulatory, and business considerations for a U.S. biopharmaceutical company.
Identify and flag routine issues for attorney review, including promotional/advertising, FDA/regulatory requirements, HCP interactions, and fraud/abuse risk.
Coordinate with global headquarters on contract and process alignments, as needed.
Support special projects and continuous improvement to increase efficiency, consistency, and appropriate in‑sourcing of legal work.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required.
Paralegal certificate from an ABA‑approved or comparable program.
3+ years of experience as a paralegal with prior work in, or in direct support of, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device companies (required).
Demonstrated experience working in a highly regulated, FDA‑governed environment.
Strong experience supporting contract reviews and negotiations.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CLM platforms.
Ability to work independently with appropriate judgment, escalation, and risk awareness.
Preferred
Massachusetts area based candidate with ability to work hybrid from the Burlington, MA office.
Experience working with Ariba or similar enterprise procurement systems.
Familiarity with U.S. healthcare compliance frameworks relevant to FDA‑regulated companies.
Experience supporting legal operations and training initiatives in a scaling organization.
Experience engaging AI to introduce efficiencies into processes.
Expected salary range for this position based on greater Boston, MA location is $93,840-$122,400. Actual salary pay will be based on multiple factors, including geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.
Benefits Of Working With Our Team
Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental and vision coverage
Generous paid time‑off
401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Free parking
EEO Statement
At PharmaEssentia USA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
PharmaEssentia USA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. PharmaEssentia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Staffing agencies should not send resumes to our HR team or to any PharmaEssentia employees. PharmaEssentia is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Position Overview
PharmaEssentia is seeking a highly organized, detail‑oriented Paralegal to support the U.S. Legal & Compliance function in a dynamic, highly regulated biopharmaceutical environment. The role is based out of our U.S. commercial headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts and will engage with all levels of the U.S. organization as well as our HQ team in Taiwan. The Paralegal supports contracting, legal operations, compliance execution, and legal analysis for medical and commercial departments, enabling attorneys to focus on higher‑risk and strategic matters. The role requires strong judgment, comfort with enterprise systems, and effective cross‑functional partnership.
Key Responsibilities
Support drafting, review, execution, and administration of agreements (e.g., MSAs, SOWs, consulting, and vendor/service agreements).
Help improve efficiency, consistency, and cost control across legal intake, contracting, and approvals.
Support Legal & Compliance in advising Medical and Commercial teams on U.S. laws, regulations, policies, and processes for promotional, advertising, and HCP engagement activities (marketed and investigational products).
Perform initial reviews of Brand initiatives, materials, and HCP communications to spot legal/regulatory considerations and elevate as needed.
Support healthcare compliance execution (e.g., HCP interactions, transparency/disclosure obligations, and policy acknowledgments) through documentation and operational follow‑through.
Manage competing priorities across contracting, compliance, and commercial support, adjusting to business needs.
Stay current on evolving legal, regulatory, and business considerations for a U.S. biopharmaceutical company.
Identify and flag routine issues for attorney review, including promotional/advertising, FDA/regulatory requirements, HCP interactions, and fraud/abuse risk.
Coordinate with global headquarters on contract and process alignments, as needed.
Support special projects and continuous improvement to increase efficiency, consistency, and appropriate in‑sourcing of legal work.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required.
Paralegal certificate from an ABA‑approved or comparable program.
3+ years of experience as a paralegal with prior work in, or in direct support of, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device companies (required).
Demonstrated experience working in a highly regulated, FDA‑governed environment.
Strong experience supporting contract reviews and negotiations.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CLM platforms.
Ability to work independently with appropriate judgment, escalation, and risk awareness.
Preferred
Massachusetts area based candidate with ability to work hybrid from the Burlington, MA office.
Experience working with Ariba or similar enterprise procurement systems.
Familiarity with U.S. healthcare compliance frameworks relevant to FDA‑regulated companies.
Experience supporting legal operations and training initiatives in a scaling organization.
Experience engaging AI to introduce efficiencies into processes.
Expected salary range for this position based on greater Boston, MA location is $93,840-$122,400. Actual salary pay will be based on multiple factors, including geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.
Benefits Of Working With Our Team
Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental and vision coverage
Generous paid time‑off
401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Free parking
EEO Statement
At PharmaEssentia USA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
PharmaEssentia USA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. PharmaEssentia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Staffing agencies should not send resumes to our HR team or to any PharmaEssentia employees. PharmaEssentia is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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