Director, Corporate Counsel, Privacy & Compliance

About Apogee TherapeuticsFounded in 2022, Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. (Ticker: APGE) is a well-funded, Nasdaq listed company that offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment. At Apogee, you can actively contribute to shaping the company culture, take on various roles and responsibilities, and grow professionally.Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company seeking to develop differentiated biologics for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other inflammatory and immunology indications with high unmet need. Our antibody programs are designed to potentially overcome limitations of existing therapies by targeting well-established mechanisms of action and incorporating advanced antibody engineering to optimize half-life and other properties. We seek to reshape the current standard of care for inflammatory and immune diseases because we believe people living with these diseases deserve the best possible treatment, and we refuse to stop at “good enough.”We are a fast-paced company committed to building an exceptional company culture, founded on our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless.If this sounds like you, keep reading!Role SummaryWe are seeking a Director, Corporate Counsel, Privacy & Compliance. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer you will be responsible for overseeing data privacy, compliance and other legal matters within clinical development, clinical operations, medical affairs, IT, human resources, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs.Key Responsibilities• Develop, implement and evolve a global data privacy/protection and general compliance program within their domain that adequately meets the needs and stage of the company• Represent Legal team on data privacy legal questions, contract reviews, and negotiations• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage data privacy and protection terms for a variety of transactional agreements, including master services agreements, professional services and consulting agreements, statements of work, technology agreements, and supply agreements• Provide legal support for information security risk management team, including data breach analysis and response, third party risk management, and insider risk• Serve as privacy and compliance advisor for clinical development, clinical operations, IT, medical affairs, patient advocacy, quality assurance, human resources, and regulatory functions, which includes providing legal and business counsel, and establishing and influencing appropriate ethical standards and legal considerations• In partnership with other members of the Legal team, provide overall leadership and management of legal matters within their domain by facilitating strategically important corporate initiatives, and advising the CEO and the leadership team on the legal aspects of key transactions and ongoing negotiations• Partner with the Chief Legal Officer, leading aspects of litigation, disputes, investigations and related matters within their domain and advising the CEO and the leadership team on such matters• Partner with members of the Legal team to develop, implement, and manage the provision of legal and compliance services, to include resource/work force planning and management, long-range planning and budgeting• Assist in selecting and managing external counsel and other advisorsIdeal Candidate• JD from an accredited law school• License to practice law and in good standing• 7 + years of legal experience gained through a combination of law firm and in-house biotech/pharma experience• Strong background in U.S. and EU data privacy requirements• Experience in data processing agreements and data transfer agreements• IAPP Certifications, such as CIPP/US or CIPP/E, a plus• Ability to collaborate with team members for internal team and cross-functional alignment on initiatives• Proficiency with SharePoint, and Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate developed strategies and analyses clearly and effectively• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment and manage competing priorities• Successfully exhibit Apogee’s C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless• Ability and willingness to travel to company meetings up to 10%The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role will be $240,000-$260,000. The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography.What We Offer• A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly• Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits• Flexible PTO• Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year• Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development• Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solveE-Verify Participation: As part of the I9 verification of authorization to work in the US, Apogee participates in E-Verify. To learn more about E-Verify please review this poster.Apogee Therapeutics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.To review our privacy policy, click here