Corporate Counsel, Contracts
Who We Are >>> Why You Should Work With Us
Olema Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of targeted therapies for women’s cancers. Olema’s lead product candidate, palazestrant (OP-1250), is a proprietary, orally-available small molecule with dual activity as both a complete estrogen receptor (ER) antagonist (CERAN) and a selective ER degrader (SERD). It is currently being evaluated both as a single agent in an ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial, and in combination with CDK4/6 inhibitors (palbociclib and ribociclib) and a PI3Ka inhibitor (alpelisib), in patients with recurrent, locally advanced or metastatic ER-positive (ER+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) breast cancer. Palazestrant has been granted FDA Fast Track designation for the treatment of ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer that has progressed following one or more lines of endocrine therapy with at least one line given in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor. Olema is headquartered in San Francisco and has operations in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit us at www.olema.com, or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Onto something big, together. Olema is made up of people who are passionate beyond measure. Each and every day, we come together to do amazing things – for each other, for science, and for women with cancer.
Our modern hybrid workplace model encourages employees to split their week between working from home and at our lab/office, while also providing several allowances to help with both home office and commute expenses.
While at the lab/office, our teams build their camaraderie, opening the door for more authentic mentorship and career development opportunities. While at home, employees can make the most of their time – whether that’s picking up the kids from school, going on a mid-day run, or catching up on chores. Through this model, we strive to offer our employees the best of both work models.
About the Role >>> Corporate Counsel, Contracts
As the Corporate Counsel, Contracts reporting to the Sr. Director, Legal Counsel - Contracts, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of corporate contracting. This includes negotiating, drafting, and redlining various agreements with external parties such as clinical trial sites, health authorities (both domestic and international), vendors, and consultants. The range of agreement types include but are not limited to Clinical Trial Agreements, Informed Consent Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements and Consulting Agreements. The role requires collaboration with a dynamic contracts team and engagement across all corporate departments.
This role will be based out of our Boston office.
Ideal Candidate Profile >>> Contracts Experience
A love of challenging, important work. We are a pragmatic team, driven to imagine and develop meaningful therapies for improving lives. All employees within our company play a unique and crucial role in our success, both in accomplishing our mission and building a positive company culture. As such, we are looking for someone with the right combination of knowledge, experience, and attributes for this role.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Juris Doctorate degree from a U.S. ABA-accredited law school
- Active and good-standing license to practice law in the Massachusetts Bar Association
- Minimum of 3+ years of transactional practice, demonstrating a proven track record in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
- Strong understanding of contract law and relevant regulations; experience in biotech industry is preferred
- Ability to manage a substantial volume of concurrent and competing priorities
Attributes:
- Strong drafting skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Demonstrated organizational prowess, facilitating effective collaboration with diverse cross-functional teams
- Exceptional negotiation and communication skills
- Passionate about challenging and impactful legal work
The base pay range for this position is expected to be $140,000 - $165,000 annually, however the base pay offered may vary depending on location, market, job related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes equity, bonus, and benefits.
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Important Information >>>
We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and believe that great ideas and discoveries come from a mix of expertise, background, and experience. Olema is building a culture where the value of difference is celebrated.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, seeking to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower employees and provide them with a platform to develop their long-term careers. A Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants.
Olema also requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to approved medical or religious exemptions or disability accommodations. The health and safety of our employees is important to us!
Please note: Olema doesn’t accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.
Additional Note/Fraud Alert: Olema will not conduct interviews via text message or messaging platforms and will not ask you to download anything as part of your interview. Though we use third party tools to help with advertising our jobs, please be vigilant in checking that the communication is in fact coming from Olema.
Important Note: Olema will not conduct interviews via text message or messaging platforms and will not ask you to download anything as part of your interview. Though we use third party tools to help with advertising our jobs, please be vigilant i...
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