MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. is a targeted therapy, immune-oncology company, focused on development of first-in-class drugs with novel mechanisms of action that are intended to meaningfully improve and extend the lives of people with cancer.
If you’re interested in working at MAIA, please review the current openings below and send your CV to careers@maiabiotech.com.
Current Openings
Director, Regulatory Affairs
Remote Based
Director Regulatory Affairs
The Director, Regulatory Affairs, reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of a consolidated regulatory strategy to secure and maintain market access for products through all development phases. The Director Regulatory Affairs will manage and provide strategic leadership for regulatory strategy, agency interactions, and submissions for US FDA, EMA, and other key market Health Authorities as applicable and ensure these activities are consistent with the overall global strategy and activities. An integral part of this role is to foster strong relationships and advocacy with FDA as well as other international regulatory authorities, as required. This leadership role will entail oversight of CROs for the preparation of the regulatory submissions and interaction with key members of the Project Teams, agencies/health authorities to obtain and maintain product approvals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, lead and implement global regulatory strategy.
- Develop strategies and drafts and/or review responses and other documents intended for submission to FDA and other global health authorities, including meeting requests, briefing packages, and fast track applications.
- Act as primary strategic contact with the US FDA, EMA, and other key market Health Authorities as applicable to enable execution of company regulatory goals.
- Partner with the CRO in developing and leading all regulatory strategies and activities
- Provide strategic and tactical direction to drive cross-discipline consistency in regulatory approach and planning.
- Provide direct Regulatory oversight to all Non-clinical, Clinical and CMC activities.
- Lead the preparation of submissions, which may include INDs, Briefing Documents, and Marketing Applications etc. Work with functional groups to define contributions to submissions. Lead regulatory submission teams for projects assigned.
- In collaboration with appropriate team members (e.g., clinical development, clinical operations, biostatistics) assist in the design of clinical study protocols, development of statistical and interim analysis plans, and interpretation of clinical study data.
- Support preparation of Pediatric Study Plans and other pediatric applications
- Support preparation of Orphan drug designation requests for submission to FDA & EMA
- Provide input to the Regulatory Affairs portion of proposals, budgets and contracts
- Identify and assess regulatory risks for projects or programs.
- Participate in audits as required; oversee follow-up activities and ensure timely implementation and completion of corrective action plans in close cooperation with QA.
- Support product launch and commercialization activities.
- Provide counsel, training, and interpretation of FDA and other regulatory guidelines or issues to Company personnel and assist as a liaison between the Company and regulatory authorities.
- Keep peers and superiors apprised of expected changes to the regulatory landscape affecting existing and future products.
- Communicate project regulatory strategies and plans to management, cross functional teams and any partners/collaborators to establish alignment.
- Maintain knowledge of global competitive landscape, regulatory environment, regulations and guidances, and current industry practice.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of Regulatory Affairs working practices and procedures.
- Participates in Business Development efforts, as applicable.
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline; advanced scientific degree preferred with 12+ years pharmaceutical industry experience, including 10 years in Regulatory Affairs. Global experience desired.
- Experience in multiple phases of development in various therapeutic areas. Experience in oncology therapeutic areas a plus.
- Experience leading a Regulatory Affairs function, specifically the designing, writing, and submission of regulatory filings and correspondence within a complex specialty/branded commercial pharmaceutical organization. Preferred candidates will have experience leading the submission process for both new entities and line extensions of existing products. Experience supporting commercialization and post-marketing activities and requirements for approved products in North America.
- Strong leadership competencies and strategic business perspectives are required to ensure that sound drug development, regulatory and compliance practices are fully integrated in all clinical studies, clinical development and post-marketing activities.
- Knowledge of the drug development process and global submission process.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing FDA submissions.
- Knowledge of global regulatory guidances as they relate to the overall global regulatory strategy.
- High level partnering skills, team-oriented and ability to influence outcomes are necessary skills in the environment.
- Must be able to innovate, analyze and solve problems with attention to detail.
- S/he must have excellent oral and written communications skills as well as the ability to build cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively with other groups. This person will demonstrate a firm commitment to achieving corporate objectives while maintaining the highest ethical, regulatory and scientific standards. S/he will be entrepreneurial, innovative, energetic, hands-on, team oriented, and customer focused, with the ability to think strategically as well as execute project details.
- Domestic and occasional International travel may be necessary.
Medical Director
Maia Biotechnology is seeking a talented and motivated Medical Director to join our Clinical Development team. Qualified candidates will be essential contributors to the scientific, clinical, and operational scope of clinical development programs with emphasis on protocol-specific activities. This individual will participate and significantly contribute to the whole Clinical Development Plan (CDP) from Proof-of-Concept (POC) studies to registrational studies. This role will help drive the design, planning and implementation of study protocols for the assigned program(s), starting from playing a key role in supporting related regulatory activities to operational execution of the study, including monitoring of clinical trials, assisting with data interpretation and communication with both internal and external stakeholders. To achieve these goals, candidates will work cross-functionally to support various deliverables necessary for effective and efficient execution for the assigned molecule(s) / indication(s).
Specific Responsibilities for Role:
- Oversee the study designs and conduct of clinical studies, including operational feasibility, data management deliverables, preparation of meeting materials, communication plans, safety and medical monitoring, preparation of status update reports, and study close-out activities.
- Responsible for medical monitoring reports, safety reviews, site interactions, and reviewing Tables, Figures & Listings.
- Responsible for analytical support of clinical trial data (safety and efficacy), including gathering, analyzing, reviewing, interpreting, and providing preliminary assessments and recommendations.
- Author protocols and contribute to authoring of clinical study reports, Investigator Brochures (IBs), Informed Consent Forms (ICFs), training documents, and other clinical and regulatory documents.
- Analyze information to assess issues relating to protocol conduct and/or individual subject safety.
- Prepare and communicate or assist in communicating a clear overview of trial results.
- Provide organizational support for Safety Monitoring and other applicable data review committees including operationalizing the charter, preparing updates and data reviews, execution of meetings and adjudications, and communication of synthesized data reports.
- Interact with internal and external stakeholders (study sites, vendors, committees, etc.) in support of clinical trial objectives; respond to or triage questions for appropriate escalations.
- Act as recognized clinical expert for assigned studies both within and external to Maia Biotechnology.
- Write and/or review collaborative abstracts, posters, and content for scientific meetings, conferences and publications.
- Support publication strategy execution including collaboration with investigators, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), medical affairs and other internal/external stakeholders.
- Present at investigator meetings and scientific conferences.
- Conduct literature reviews as needed.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required:
- MD, MD/PhD, or PharmD, or non-US equivalent advanced degree in a health science field.
- At least 2-5 years of experience at a pharmaceutical, CRO or biotechnology company as a medical director or related role. We will also consider individuals with oncology academic experience and/or academic trial experience.
- Experience in oncology clinical trials preferred. Prefer experience in Phase 2 or Phase 3 trials. BLA/NDA experience is a plus.
- Experience with data analysis and interpretation as an understanding of safety and pharmacovigilance principles required.
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Actively provides cross-functional advice and counsel on a wide range of legal, regulatory and commercial matters as a key member of the executive leadership team; these issues will include policy formulation, allocation of resources and achievement of the Company’s overarching strategies.
- Working interactively with finance, corporate development, operations and research and business development teams to identify and build strategic assets of Company, including identifying, researching and developing market opportunities and collaborations.
- Guiding and advising the Board and executive management team on their responsibilities under the rules and regulations to which they are subject, including regulatory and compliance related matters.
- Active and engaged counseling on both the business and legal ramifications of significant Company strategic imperatives, including possible acquisitions, license agreements, joint ventures, other possible investments and negotiating and structuring major transactions.
- Advising on the litigation and regulatory risks of possible business decisions; counseling on the appropriate strategies to defend or resolve litigation associated with complex matters, such as intellectual property, antitrust/competition, government investigations and other matters.
- Actively supervising and advising on all aspects of intellectual property and specifically with respect to patent prosecution and litigation and the licensing in and out of technologies; advising on antitrust and international competition laws as they relate to intellectual property.
- Acting as the Company’s Chief Compliance Officer and overseeing the development and dissemination of compliance policies that will ensure that the Company is in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations that may apply to Company’s activities; monitoring the regulatory landscape and anticipating changing regulations and policies and their impact on the Company.
- Leading and coordinating the legal services provided to the Company by outside counsel; overall administrative and financial management relating to the legal department; choosing and managing outside counsel; establishing procedures for evaluating the quality and cost of services of outside counsel
- Perform Corporate Secretary function. Prepare materials for all Board and Committee meetings and collaborate with members of senior management in developing and/or reviewing materials provided to the Board and its Committees. Prepare and/or review updates to corporate governance policies and other corporate governance documents, including governance guidelines and committee charters, and coordinate director independence determinations.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- The successful candidate should hold a law degree from an American law school and be a member of the bar, although it is not necessary for the attorney to be a member of any specific state bar. A track record of academic distinction and a law degree from a top tier law school are required.
- At least 15 years of experience, with 5 years’ experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
- Excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking, and presentation skills.
- Experience counseling senior executives, boards of directors and their committees and individual board members on a range of legal, compliance and governance matters.
- Significant transactional experience.
- Experience supervising complex litigation matters.
- Experience supervising the provision of legal services.
- Experience supervising an effective, business aligned intellectual property law function with respect to the prosecution and litigation of patents and other forms of intellectual property is desired; a deep understanding of the importance of an actively managed intellectual property portfolio of patents as a fundamental corporate asset and the importance of developing a robust patent strategy with respect to the protection of technology and the licensing in and out of technology.
- Consistently exhibit through actions, decisions and interactions (internally and externally), the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
- Travel estimated at 25%.
Director of Business Development
SUMMARY:
Support corporate strategic planning process by overseeing the analysis, identification and pursuit of new business opportunities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Identify, develop and prioritize key strategic incentives to generate profitable new business opportunities.
- Manage the development of customer relationships by leveraging business contacts and by identifying prospective customers.
- Identify and implement tactical business development strategies which will meet the needs of the marketplace and yet protect the organization’s intellectual property and business interests
- Responsible for ensuring that the objectives of all alliances are achieved, company assets are protected, complexities are managed or reduced, and that opportunities to enhance the value of the alliances are recognized and pursued.
- Develop and close contracts with pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers.
- Assess potential markets to make recommendations for new projects: including acquisitions, licensing agreements and other business collaborations.
- Lead the sourcing, negotiation and execution of new business development opportunities.
- Plan and evaluate projects for financial viability and marketing strategy.
- Creates financial projections for growth and profitability of future business acquisitions.
- Estimates demand for proposed projects based on market research and consumer trends.
- Provides support in deal negotiations, contract development, due diligence and other business development or alliance development projects.
- Attend key conferences as a representative of the company and assist in the planning and implementation of company presence at said conferences.
- Interface with internal Senior Management to implement strategic business proposals and oversee its successful execution.
REQUIREMENTS: QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field. MBA and/or PHD in a scientific discipline is preferred.
- Oncology Business Development experience is strongly preferred.
- Ten (10+) plus years business experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology field.
- A very strong knowledge of pharmaceutical and / or biotechnology companies
- Strong financial modeling/ statistical/computer background particularly in the pharmaceutical/biotech field.
- Experience and ability to manage a large staff and multiple concurrent technical projects is required. The ability to interact in multi-functional teams and influence people to work together is essential.
- Must be able to demonstrate an ability to lead business and technical discussions internally and externally. Must be experienced with and capable of explaining scientific concepts.
- Position will require influencing both internal and external constituencies, including working closely with project/portfolio teams and senior leaders across different functional groups within the Company and its partners. The ideal candidate will be both strategic as well as tactical when required.
- Detail oriented and strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to travel up to 50%.
Senior Toxicologist
Senior Toxicologist (fully remote role)
Part-time role
*This has been designated as a fully remote based role.
MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. is a targeted therapy, immuno-oncology company focused on the development and commercialization of first-in-class drugs with novel mechanisms of action that are intended to meaningfully improve and extend the lives of people with cancer. Drug candidates include (i) THIO, a first-in-class cancer telomere targeting agent in clinical development for the treatment of telomerase-positive cancer cells and (ii) two compound families in pre-clinical evaluation for the treatment of prostate cancer and breast cancer using a potentially novel mode of action targeting androgen receptor (AR) and direct FKBP52 co-chaperone inhibition. For more information, please visit www.maiabiotech.com.
This position will assist in directing the design and management of pre-clinical toxicology studies and other safety studies as well as IND enabling activities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Conduct product safety and health risk assessments on the range of products and components through all phases of IND development.
- Represent the Company on multi-functional teams and serve as primary toxicology liaison.
- Gather information and provide guidance and answering questions for project teams regarding all testing standards.
- Demonstrates expertise by providing strategic and hands-on management ensuring toxicology studies are conducted in line with appropriate regulatory guidelines and standards (FDA, WHO, GLP, & ISO)
- Lead and/or manage the design, monitoring and interpretation of In Vitro, In Vivo or pre-clinical safety studies conducted under Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
- Interact and/or correspond with Regulatory agency reviewers and Key Opinion.
- Provide input into safety-related statements and other documentation for use with the public and the press.
- Provide technical leadership and expertise.
- Gather needed information and identify areas of improvement, and be responsible for identifying and/or providing needed training.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Degree in toxicology, biomedical or related field.
- PhD, MD, DVM with 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Certifications:
- Certification by the American Board of Toxicology (DABT), and
- Other equivalent health science or medical professional certifications.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Accomplished preclinical development scientist
- Pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience with hands-on experience in developing and managing preclinical studies.
- Mastery of preclinical drug development, strategies, practices and FDA regulations.
- Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills with demonstrated proficiency in working effectively with technical staff.
- Must be an effective communicator in oral and written communications and correspondence as well as presentation formats.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and independently manage multiple tasks in a cross functional corporate, academic, or similar setting.
- Successful track record of IND filings.
- Hands-on experience with all phases of pre-clinical development.
- Well versed with regulations in U.S. and other regulatory requirements.
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Manager (fully remote role)
*This has been designated as a fully remote based role.
MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. is a targeted therapy, immuno-oncology company focused on the development and commercialization of first-in-class drugs with novel mechanisms of action that are intended to meaningfully improve and extend the lives of people with cancer. Drug candidates include (i) THIO, a first-in-class cancer telomere targeting agent in clinical development for the treatment of telomerase-positive cancer cells and (ii) two compound families in pre-clinical evaluation for the treatment of prostate cancer and breast cancer using a potentially novel mode of action targeting androgen receptor (AR) and direct FKBP52 co-chaperone inhibition. For more information, please visit www.maiabiotech.com.
The Human Resources Manager role is responsible for the planning, developing, implementing and the overall administration of Human Resources programs in the areas of benefits, employee relations, performance management, training, talent acquisition, compensation and HRIS.
What you are great at doing:
- Develop, propose, publish, make recommendations, implement, and consistently administer human resources policies, programs, practices, and procedures
- Work closely with all levels of organization management relative to personnel related matters, internal investigations, and employee conflict resolution.
- Manage employee onboarding, including offer letter generation, background checks, coordination of new hire systems and resources, conduct new hire orientation, process paperwork, benefits enrollment, etc.
- Coordinate employee off-boarding, including exit interview, exit paperwork, system deactivation, final paycheck, equipment collection, etc.
- Develop, implement and administer effective compensation and benefit programs that contribute to the organization’s ability to attract, retain and motivate employees
- Administer employee benefits, including broker/ vendor relationships, enrollment, claims resolution, general employee inquiries and invoice processing.
- Communicate to all levels of the organization via verbal or written form changes, developments, or responses relative to human resources policies, programs, practices, and procedures.
- Design, develop, and implement training and organizational development initiatives from both internal and external sources to ensure human resources best practices.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, including completion of mandatory reporting.
- Project manage the annual employee performance review process, including budget approval, project timeline and overall execution.
- Partner with client groups to focus on building the Company’s culture, including team development, conflict resolutions and fostering an environment of open feedback and communication.
What you need to be successful:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
- A minimum of 8-10 years of progressive HR experience with broad generalist knowledge in employee relations, training, performance management, compensation, organizational development and talent acquisition.
- Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry desired.
- Working knowledge of federal and state labor and employment law
- Understanding of HR best practices and current local regulations
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and provide strategic advice.
- Ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the Company.
- Effective customer service skills.
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage a high volume of work.
- Strong relationship building and coaching skills at all levels of the organization
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Solid business acumen, with ability to analyze data, manage budgets and measure results and effectiveness of programs
- Ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ADP, and Ease.
Head of Information Technology
Summary
This role will report to the CEO and will own and drive the long-term strategy for the Company’s IT systems with an emphasis on security, productivity, and scalability. This position will manage and build the IT capabilities and act as a trusted advisor to the business to proactively identify technology needs and implement effective solutions. The Head of IT will be responsible for all aspects of corporate IT infrastructure, networking, and data security and must have a proven track record of building relationships formed upon trust, credibility, and impact in support of a rapidly growing and integrated biotechnology company. Ability to “roll up your sleeves” and individually contribute results to a research and development effort.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement the Company’s strategic roadmap working closely with business leaders to identify present and future IT needs
- Understand the organization’s goals, objectives, and strategic direction to identify opportunities for technology solutions across various departments. Partner with business to define the requirements for new solutions and ensure solutions implementation meet the business needs including comprehensive deployment support, training, user support, and metrics to evaluate value delivery
- Establish and build relationships with vendors, including evaluating vendor capacity and security and leading negotiations relating to all IT needs. Manage help desk and external IT vendors and ensure that end users receive optimal support to maximize their productivity
- Oversee and enforce IT policies, procedures and associated plans for security, data center, and infrastructure based on industry-standard best practices as well as SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, PHI, FDA, and privacy requirements
- Plan and ensure implementation for updates and maintenance of all IT infrastructure needs with minimal impact on end users
- Oversee security of systems, networks, and enterprise information. Complete regular cyber security assessments and IT security audits and investigations. Define gaps, identify solutions, and implement, as needed.
- Oversee purchasing of hardware and software products and management of software and support licenses.
- Prepare and manage detailed IT budgets and resource plans to enable the company to meet its short-term and long-term goals
Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science or related field required with a minimum of seven years of hands-on IT leadership and business partner experience, preferably within the Biotech/Pharma industry
- Experience managing and implementing IT solutions in a start-up public biotech environment
- Experience building and scaling IT infrastructure to support a small company in high growth mode
- Comprehensive knowledge of essential IT functions including network infrastructure, storage, servers, databases, cloud computing, ERP, disaster recovery, security, telecommunications, and vendor management
- Experience leading IT teams consisting of onsite resources, contractors, consultants, and managed services providers
- End-to-end solutions implementation experience, including identification, deployment, roll-out, training, and user support
- Experience migrating/upgrading technologies enterprise-wide
- A proactive partner with the demonstrated ability to confidently engage with key stakeholders to gain an understanding of the business’ evolving IT needs, develop and recommend innovative and cost-effective solutions
- Ability to identify and deploy solutions to enhance the effectiveness of a complex, scientific, data-driven organization
- Superior organizational, planning, and project management skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated strong leadership and written/verbal communication skills
- Collaborative work style in a hands-on team-oriented environment
Clinical Trial Manager – Europe
Maia Biotechnology is seeking a Clinical Trial Manager/Sr. Clinical Trial Manager who will be responsible for leading all aspects of global clinical trial management from study start through study closure.
Key areas of responsibilities:
- Manage all clinical aspects of a clinical trial and ensures trial execution in compliance with ICH/GCP guidelines/regulations and applicable SOPs
- Lead and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to oversee the setup, execution, and management of complex clinical trials according to plan and in the highest quality standards
- Can multi-task in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and maintain accurate forecasts, clinical trial budgets, and timelines
- Assist in development and management of study budget and maintains it within financial goals; reviews and approves clinical invoices against approved budget
- Use operational and therapeutic expertise in oncology to optimize trial setup, implementation, and execution
- Proactively anticipate/identify study risks and issues, determine escalation pathway, and develop and implements solutions
- Conduct project risk analysis and develops risk mitigation strategies for a variety of complex problems to maintain study deliverables
- Provide technical expertise to oversee the development of clinical documents (protocol, informed consent form, CRF, monitoring plans, regulatory submission documents, clinical study report, investigator brochures, etc.
- Provide clinical operations expertise and strategic leadership in the evaluation, selection, and management of CROs and other external vendors to ensure successful clinical trial implementation and execution of clinical trials and ensure that performance expectations are met
- Provide expertise in the identification, engagement, and selection of key trial centers/PIs, as well as develop relationships with investigators and site staff
- Ensure audit-ready condition of clinical trial documentation and support inspection readiness activities
- Participate in the planning of quality assurance activities and coordinate resolution of audit findings, which includes management through resolution (CAPA) of any site or study level issues, deviations, etc.
- Actively provide direction and oversight and foster effective relationships with vendors, investigators, consultants, and colleagues
- Participate in the selection, training, and evaluation of study personnel (contract and internal) to ensure the efficient operation of the function
- Manage and mentor clinical team members, as needed
Qualifications:
- BA or BS in a scientific, life science, or health-related discipline; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in clinical research with 1-2 years managing trials in the biotech/pharma industry and/or prior CRO experience
- Experience in setup, execution, and oversight/operational management of oncology or relevant oncology trial experience
- Understand early phase/complex dose escalation
- Knowledge in how supply chain processes work in oncology trials.
- Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills with strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
- Strong initiative and a can-do attitude, excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize deliverables/tasks to meet deadlines, proven effectiveness in a fast-moving and growing biotech environment
- Solid working knowledge in Good Clinical Practices and ICH Guidelines and the application to the conduct of clinical trials
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, and understanding Clinical Trial Management System, eTMF, and EDC systems, is required
- Ability/willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, as required
Paralegal / Legal Operations Specialist
Paralegal/Legal Operations Specialist (Remote based role)
*This has been designated as a fully remote based role.
* Temp-to-Perm
MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. is a targeted therapy, immuno-oncology company focused on the development and commercialization of first-in-class drugs with novel mechanisms of action that are intended to meaningfully improve and extend the lives of people with cancer. Drug candidates include (i) THIO, a first-in-class cancer telomere targeting agent in clinical development for the treatment of telomerase-positive cancer cells and (ii) two compound families in pre-clinical evaluation for the treatment of prostate cancer and breast cancer using a potentially novel mode of action targeting androgen receptor (AR) and direct FKBP52 co-chaperone inhibition. For more information, please visit www.maiabiotech.com.
The position will also provide important infrastructure, which enables the Legal organization to meet its priorities. The primary functions for which the position will be responsible are Paralegal Activities and Project Administration.
Job Responsibilities
Paralegal Activities
- Draft, review, and interpret a wide range of standard agreements including NDAs, services agreements, consulting agreements, statements of work, and other agreements customary to a fast-growing life-sciences company
- Technical expert for all legal systems including power-user of SharePoint
- Assist General Counsel with document management and storage
- Interface with many internal groups (e.g., finance, HR) and outside counsel
- Facilitate the implementation of new legal processes, policies, and procedures
Administrative
- Supports daily operations and administrative needs of Company including calendaring, presentation prep, documentation management etc.
- Identify solutions to increase overall efficiency
- Assist in strategic planning process
- Care for ad hoc requests as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a paralegal role
- Preference for Paralegal Certification and experience at a Law Firm
- Tech savvy and familiar with SharePoint
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment in which priorities may shift to support the evolving needs of the business
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and outstanding attention to detail
- Understands, practices, and champions ethical business behaviors
- Ability to think creatively and work independently, while meeting aggressive deadlines and juggling multiple matters
- Proactive and positive approach to addressing issues and working with others as a team
- Flexibility to adapt to changing needs in real time
- Ability to build strong relationships with co-workers of various backgrounds and expertise