Associate Director/director Corporate Counsel - Research and Early Development

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Associate Director/director, Corporate Counsel - Research and Early Development

The candidate will lead attorney supporting BioMarin’s Research and Early Development team, strategically advising the Head of Research and Early Development and associated Leadership Team. Lead attorney working closely with Legal Department Contracts Associates on the negotiation and drafting of early research and Business Development term sheets and agreements, including early stage discovery, development and/or commercial-stage collaborations, in-bound and out-bound license agreements, joint venture, non-disclosure agreements, sponsored research agreements, service agreements, material transfer agreements, strategic transaction term sheets and agreements for asset purchases/divestitures and mergers, and other supporting contracts, utilizing BioMarin’s contract lifecycle management system. Provide subject matter legal guidance to Contracts Associates on escalated legal matters and contracts for Research and Early Development and Business Development. Work closely with BioMarin intellectual property attorneys to help advise the Research and Early Development and Business Development teams on intellectual property issues (patent and trade secret) in contracts. Work with Finance and Business Development groups in tracking achievement and payment of milestones, royalties and compliance with contractual obligations under key in-licensing, out-licensing and business development agreements. Provide subject matter legal expertise and support day-to-day activities regarding laws related to research activities including the regulation of research and of animal and human protections in research as well as contractual considerations in research. Provide ongoing assistance with training/monitoring of the Research and Early Development and Business Development organizations’ compliance with BioMarin policies and procedures, including contracting, financial approval, and signature policies. Liaise with internal clients and respond to inquiries regarding contracts and other matters, as assigned. Contribute to the ongoing development of the Legal Department contract templates and “playbooks” for contract negotiations. Provide support for other Legal Department projects, including legal research and drafting of research memoranda on various issues as requested by senior management of the company or senior attorneys in the Legal Department. Appropriately manage a significant workflow, setting priorities with internal clients and meeting deliverable timelines, including by finding efficient ways of working.

Company info

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
770 Lindaro Street
San Rafael
California
United States 94901
Website : http://www.biomarin.com