Summit Therapeutics, Inc.
Corporate Counsel, Contracts
Summit Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company dedicated to improving quality of life and extending healthy lifespan. We are looking for a Corporate Counsel, Contracts to support the review, negotiation, and execution of company contracts across multiple departments.
Overview of Role The Corporate Counsel, Contracts is responsible for supporting the review, negotiation, and execution of company contracts across multiple departments. This position supports the Legal Department and partners with clinical, quality, medical affairs, finance, research & development, HR, IT and other internal clients from other departments to draft and negotiate contracts that protect the company from risk, support company business objectives, and ensure compliance with company guidelines.
Role and Responsibilities
Collaborate with attorneys and other legal staff in other practice areas to proactively identify and address key legal issues for the business teams.
Draft, review, analyze and negotiate clinical related contracts, including clinical trial agreements, ancillary agreements, investigator sponsored studies, collaboration and development agreements, sponsored research agreements, and agreements with contract research organizations. May also draft and negotiate consulting agreements, master services agreements, promotional speaker bureau agreements, vendor and service contracts, IT software license agreements, HR benefit and contractor agreements, leases, and confidentiality or non‑disclosure agreements.
Liaise between the internal business units and external parties, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly; elevate matters, as necessary, to reduce company risk and help ensure company business objectives are met.
Promptly respond to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.
Identify risks and issues, propose alternatives that meet company business objectives while also reducing company risk.
Reviews and tracks in‑process and on‑going agreements.
Supports company employees regarding the Contract Management process.
Interacts with Intellectual Property Counsel, Regulatory Counsel, Compliance, and Quality Assurance to ensure appropriate handling of intellectual property, regulatory, and quality matters in contracts.
Prepare template agreements, modify existing templates and prepare unique agreements as required.
Ensure clear and prompt communication with company employees and outside parties regarding status of, or issues in, contracts.
Handle miscellaneous legal tasks or special assignments on an as‑needed basis.
All other duties as assigned.
Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, and admitted to a U.S. state bar in good standing.
Minimum 5+ years of major law firm and/or in‑house experience with a pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare company, with at least 2+ years reviewing and negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements (U.S. and ex‑U.S.).
Precise drafting and strong legal analysis skills, and knowledge of regulations, statutes, and industry guidelines impacting pharmaceutical research, development and commercial contracts, including data privacy.
Proficient with Word and a working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Access.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work effectively and efficiently with all levels of management and personnel.
Strong organizational and planning skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Self‑starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to handle competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment and exercise sound commercial and legal judgment.
Must be flexible due to rapidly changing business environment for a growth company.
Compensation Pay range: $174,000-$200,000 annually. Compensation may include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.
Referral Policy Summit does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Summit’s Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@smmttx.com to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit.
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Overview of Role The Corporate Counsel, Contracts is responsible for supporting the review, negotiation, and execution of company contracts across multiple departments. This position supports the Legal Department and partners with clinical, quality, medical affairs, finance, research & development, HR, IT and other internal clients from other departments to draft and negotiate contracts that protect the company from risk, support company business objectives, and ensure compliance with company guidelines.
Role and Responsibilities
Collaborate with attorneys and other legal staff in other practice areas to proactively identify and address key legal issues for the business teams.
Draft, review, analyze and negotiate clinical related contracts, including clinical trial agreements, ancillary agreements, investigator sponsored studies, collaboration and development agreements, sponsored research agreements, and agreements with contract research organizations. May also draft and negotiate consulting agreements, master services agreements, promotional speaker bureau agreements, vendor and service contracts, IT software license agreements, HR benefit and contractor agreements, leases, and confidentiality or non‑disclosure agreements.
Liaise between the internal business units and external parties, ensuring that all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly; elevate matters, as necessary, to reduce company risk and help ensure company business objectives are met.
Promptly respond to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.
Identify risks and issues, propose alternatives that meet company business objectives while also reducing company risk.
Reviews and tracks in‑process and on‑going agreements.
Supports company employees regarding the Contract Management process.
Interacts with Intellectual Property Counsel, Regulatory Counsel, Compliance, and Quality Assurance to ensure appropriate handling of intellectual property, regulatory, and quality matters in contracts.
Prepare template agreements, modify existing templates and prepare unique agreements as required.
Ensure clear and prompt communication with company employees and outside parties regarding status of, or issues in, contracts.
Handle miscellaneous legal tasks or special assignments on an as‑needed basis.
All other duties as assigned.
Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, and admitted to a U.S. state bar in good standing.
Minimum 5+ years of major law firm and/or in‑house experience with a pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare company, with at least 2+ years reviewing and negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements (U.S. and ex‑U.S.).
Precise drafting and strong legal analysis skills, and knowledge of regulations, statutes, and industry guidelines impacting pharmaceutical research, development and commercial contracts, including data privacy.
Proficient with Word and a working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Access.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work effectively and efficiently with all levels of management and personnel.
Strong organizational and planning skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Self‑starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to handle competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment and exercise sound commercial and legal judgment.
Must be flexible due to rapidly changing business environment for a growth company.
Compensation Pay range: $174,000-$200,000 annually. Compensation may include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.
Referral Policy Summit does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Summit’s Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@smmttx.com to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit.
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