Associate Counsel - Foster City, CA

Gilead Sciences seeks an Associate Counsel to draft, review, and negotiate medical affairs and clinical data science contracts supporting research and development operations. The role involves managing data transfer agreements, licensing arrangements, and collaboration agreements while advising internal clients on legal and business risks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate medical affairs and clinical data science contracts including data transfers and licensing
• Prepare master services agreements, consulting agreements, and confidentiality agreements for Medical Affairs and Clinical Data Science organizations
• Advise client groups on intellectual property, data security, privacy issues, and legal risks
• Develop and improve contract templates and procedures to enhance legal review efficiency
• Collaborate with legal department, business partners, and cross-functional colleagues to resolve contract matters and escalations

Requirements

• 3+ years in-house or law firm experience with medical affairs or clinical data science agreements
• Juris Doctorate from accredited law school
• California bar admission or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract interpretation skills
• Experience with master services agreements, consulting agreements, and confidentiality agreements
• Excellent analytical, written, and presentation abilities
• Client service orientation and ability to manage multiple stakeholders