Corporate Counsel, Clinical Contracts

Overview Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company focused on improving quality of life and addressing serious unmet medical needs. Summit values integrity, excellence, purposeful urgency, collaboration, and people. The company conducts clinical studies in oncology, including multiple global Phase 3 trials in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Note: The following overview and responsibilities describe the role as presented in the public job description. This refined version removes extraneous application materials and non-job content while preserving the essential job information. Role Corporate Counsel, Clinical Contracts is responsible for supporting the review, negotiation, and execution of company contracts across multiple departments. This role supports the Legal Department and partners with clinical, quality, medical affairs, finance, research & development, HR, IT and other internal clients to draft and negotiate contracts that protect the company from risk, support business objectives, and ensure compliance with company guidelines. Responsibilities Collaborate with attorneys and other legal staff to proactively identify and address key legal issues for business teams. Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate clinical-related contracts, including clinical trial agreements (and ancillary agreements such as clinical study service agreements, quality agreements, and pharmacy and radiology agreements), investigator-sponsored studies (ISTs), collaboration and development agreements, sponsored research agreements, and CRO agreements. May also draft and negotiate consulting agreements, master services agreements and related statements of work, promotional speaker bureau agreements, vendor and service contracts and related work orders, IT software license agreements, HR benefit and contractor agreements, leases, and confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements. Act as liaison between internal business units and external parties; escalate matters to reduce risk and meet business objectives. Promptly respond to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions. Identify risks and propose alternatives that meet business objectives while reducing risk. Review and track in-process and ongoing agreements. Support employees regarding the Contract Management process. Interact with Intellectual Property Counsel to handle IP issues in agreements, and with Regulatory Counsel, Compliance, and Quality Assurance to address applicable regulatory and quality matters. Prepare template agreements, modify existing templates, and create unique agreements as required. Ensure clear and prompt communication with employees and outside parties regarding status or issues in contracts. Handle miscellaneous legal tasks or special assignments as needed. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, admitted to a US state bar in good standing. Minimum of 5+ years of major law firm and/or in-house experience with a pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare company, including at least 2+ years reviewing and negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements (U.S. and ex-U.S.). Precise drafting and strong legal analysis skills; knowledge of regulations, statutes, and industry guidelines impacting pharmaceutical R&D and commercial contracts, including data privacy. Proficiency with Word; working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Access. Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work effectively with all levels of management and personnel. Strong organizational and planning skills with meticulous attention to detail. Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team; able to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and exercise sound commercial and legal judgment. Flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment in a growth company. Compensation Pay range: $158,000 - $185,000 USD. Actual compensation is based on factors including skill set, experience, location, and may include bonus, stock, and benefits. Equal Opportunity Summit Therapeutics Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, or promotion on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr