Clinical Trial, Commercial & R&D Counsel (Pharma / Life Sciences)
Trellis Group, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Join Our Team as Clinical Trial, Commercial & R&D Counsel at Axiom
We are seeking experienced attorneys to support legal teams within the pharma and health systems space. This role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial and research‑related agreements, with an emphasis on global work, clinical research organizations (CROs), and research & development (R&D) transactions. Both full‑time and part‑time opportunities are available.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:
Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
Statements of Work (SOWs)
Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs)
Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs)
Consulting Agreements
Provide legal support for global transactions and cross‑border collaborations
Advise on and support engagements with Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)
Handle R&D‑related legal work, including:
Pre‑clinical research agreements
Sponsored research agreements (e.g., industry–academic collaborations)
Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
Support licensing and collaboration agreements within the life sciences space
Partner with business stakeholders, including business development and licensing (BD&L) teams, on strategic and operational initiatives
Contribute to structuring and negotiating research collaborations and related transactions
Qualifications
J.D. and active bar membership in good standing
Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or health system sectors (a blend is preferred)
Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following priority areas:
Global transactional experience
Working with Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)
R&D legal work, including pre‑clinical and sponsored research
Familiarity with intellectual property transactions in the life sciences space
Experience supporting licensing, collaboration, and research agreements
Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Compensation:
The estimated total compensation for full‑time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500–325,000 per year and for non‑attorney roles is $71,250–309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.
Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
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We are seeking experienced attorneys to support legal teams within the pharma and health systems space. This role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial and research‑related agreements, with an emphasis on global work, clinical research organizations (CROs), and research & development (R&D) transactions. Both full‑time and part‑time opportunities are available.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:
Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
Statements of Work (SOWs)
Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs)
Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs)
Consulting Agreements
Provide legal support for global transactions and cross‑border collaborations
Advise on and support engagements with Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)
Handle R&D‑related legal work, including:
Pre‑clinical research agreements
Sponsored research agreements (e.g., industry–academic collaborations)
Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
Support licensing and collaboration agreements within the life sciences space
Partner with business stakeholders, including business development and licensing (BD&L) teams, on strategic and operational initiatives
Contribute to structuring and negotiating research collaborations and related transactions
Qualifications
J.D. and active bar membership in good standing
Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or health system sectors (a blend is preferred)
Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following priority areas:
Global transactional experience
Working with Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)
R&D legal work, including pre‑clinical and sponsored research
Familiarity with intellectual property transactions in the life sciences space
Experience supporting licensing, collaboration, and research agreements
Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Compensation:
The estimated total compensation for full‑time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500–325,000 per year and for non‑attorney roles is $71,250–309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.
Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
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