Attorney
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Job Description
About Neurocrine Biosciences
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a mission to relieve suffering for people with great needs. They are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine, and neuropsychiatric disorders.
The company’s portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for:
• Tardive dyskinesia
• Chorea associated with Huntington’s disease
• Classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia
• Endometriosis\• • Uterine fibroids\•
\*in collaboration with AbbVie
Neurocrine also has a robust pipeline of compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across their core therapeutic areas. They have three decades of experience in neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems.
About The Role
This role involves addressing a broad array of legal matters to support Neurocrine Biosciences’ Research, Development, Clinical, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Medical Affairs, Business Development, Alliance Management, and/or general administrative departments. The attorney will work closely with other members of the Legal Department to address legal issues across several disciplines, counseling clients, and drafting/negotiating complex life sciences arrangements. They will also advise and train business clients on contract requirements.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Providing legal advice and risk guidance to business partners and stakeholders related to drug research, development, clinical matters, and routine corporate issues.
• Drafting, negotiating, and advising clients on a range of legal and contractual matters, including clinical trial agreements, informed consent documents, research agreements, clinical supply agreements, consulting agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
• Interacting with clients and third-party vendors to understand business requirements and ensure contractual terms align with company priorities.
• Potentially drafting and managing template legal documents.
• Acting as an advisor on legal issues involving government and regulatory compliance.
• Reviewing legal data and advising on appropriate legal action.
• Coordinating legal matters handled by outside counsel and managing outside counsel.
