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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. General Summary:

This position provides intermediate legal and contracting support for assigned functions such as commercial, general, administrative, or clinical. Job Description

General Summary:

This position provides intermediate legal and contracting support for assigned functions such as commercial, general, administrative, or clinical.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Draft and review, with minimal Counsel supervision, a range of contracts, including confidentiality agreements, service agreements and other related agreements. Interpret existing contracts and advise on contract interpretation issues, with support from Counsel as needed. Support and provide leadership for ongoing company-wide initiatives, including contracting processes and adoption of contract-related technologies. Maintain global inventory of contract templates, as well as manage and implement requests for new and updated templates across the company. Train and guide legal colleagues and business teams on the use of contract-related technologies, including contract lifecycle management tools. Train and guide business teams on the use of legal routine, non-standard or more complex contract templates, issues and best practices. Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with other legal colleagues and the business.

Knowledge And Skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Exceptional organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize competing projects. Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail. Ability to work across functions and geographies effectively. Experience with or in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device or healthcare industries and/or contract-related systems and technologies (in any industry)

Education And Experience

A Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree or paralegal certification Typically requires at least 5 years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay Range

$79,900 - $119,800

Disclosure Statement

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation

Remote-Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status

In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion – you’re always welcome on-site; or select Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at View email address on click.appcast.io

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Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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