Clinical Contracts Consultant

Clinical Contracts Consultant (Hybrid – SF Bay Area)

Position Title: Clinical Contracts Consultant

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid: Primary Onsite with Offsite Flexibility)

Duration: 6 Month Contract (May extend or convert to permanent)

Compensation: Open / Competitive Rate (Commensurate with experience)

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Contracts Consultant to join our Legal Department as an integral team member. In this role, you will be accountable for aligning contract management with our legal and risk tolerances, contracting standards, and overall strategic processes.

This position is responsible for the drafting, negotiation, and execution of a wide range of company contracts. Additionally, you will drive the continuous improvement of our contracts program, fostering efficiencies and optimizing the experience for both legal and internal stakeholders. You will work closely with business owners, the internal Legal team, and outside counsel to successfully execute contracts and achieve vital business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Lead the drafting, review, interpretation, negotiation, and execution of agreements. Primary emphasis will be on clinical-related contracts—including Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and ancillary agreements (SCCs, LOIs, DRAs, LRAs, & ICFs)—as well as NDAs, MSAs, consulting/professional services agreements, and various other R&D, IT, HR, and facilities-related vendor agreements.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary liaison between outside counsel and internal stakeholders; accurately identify, communicate, and mitigate legal and business risks, providing clear guidance for resolution.
• Process Optimization: Partner with internal stakeholders to develop relationships and improve contracting systems, processes, and procedures to ensure efficient, streamlined support.
• Template Management: Develop and maintain contract templates and an alternative language library to facilitate rapid turnaround times.
• Strategic Legal Support: Assist the broader Legal team with complicated or strategic transactions, corporate compliance, or other areas of law as required.
• Independent Execution: Operate with a high degree of autonomy, managing workload and executing responsibilities effectively without significant oversight.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Bar Admission: JD degree from an accredited law school and an active membership in at least one state bar.
• Industry Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of in-house pharmaceutical or biotechnology contract/legal experience. Candidates with additional experience are highly preferred.
• Transactional Expertise: Proven track record of successfully negotiating all types of vendor-based, R&D, and corporate company agreements.
• Clinical Specialization: Highly proficient in clinical contract drafting, clinical trial nuances, and specialized negotiation skills.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of statutes, regulations, and industry guidelines impacting pharmaceutical research, development, and clinical trials (including data privacy regulations).
• Core Competencies:
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple high-stakes activities simultaneously.
• Highly responsive, team-oriented mindset with meticulous attention to detail.