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Altimmune, Inc. · 10 hours ago

Associate Director/Director, Contract and Legal Manager

NYC Metro Area

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

Altimmune, Inc. is a late-clinical stage public biotechnology company advancing transformative therapies for metabolic and liver diseases. They are seeking a Contracts Manager to support the drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management of various contracts across research, clinical, and business functions, while providing legal and business risk advice to internal stakeholders.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareTest and Measurement

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and manage all agreements including Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), research collaborations and licensing agreements, manufacturing and supply chain agreements, vendor agreements consulting and partnership agreements from initiation to fully executed

Support multiple departments (Clinical Development, Regulatory, BD, CMC, R&D, Finance, QA) to ensure contracts align with company goals, timelines, and risk tolerance

Manage and optimize workflows within the Company’s contract management platform, including repository oversight, approval routing, renewal tracking, and document version control

Develop, refine, and enforce templates and playbooks

Collaborate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders on escalations and redlines

Identify and recommend improvements to contract policies, processes, and reporting tools

Assist in maintaining corporate records, preparing board and shareholder documents, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

Support compliance efforts related to FDA and other industry-specific regulations

Conduct legal research on industry regulations, company policies, and relevant case law

Improve legal department workflows, recommend and implement legal technology solutions, and develop standard operating procedures

Help support documents required for potential transactions and coordinate diligence during any processes

Assist in managing disputes, responding to subpoenas, and coordinating with Chief Legal Officer and external counsel when necessary

Liaise with internal teams, including Clinical Development, CMC, Finance, and Commercial, to ensure legal compliance in business operations

Provide training to new staff on contract management processes and procedures

Other duties as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer

Qualification

Contract Lifecycle ManagementBiotech Industry ExperienceLegal ResearchJ.D.Paralegal CertificationRegulatory ComplianceNegotiation SkillsIPFDA RegulationsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAdobe AcrobatVisioDetail-orientedProblem-solving SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

J.D. or paralegal certification required

5-10 years of experience as a senior, independent paralegal or lawyer having served in legal position(s) with a biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences company

Able to work independently and manage all agreement work at a busy public biotech company

Hands-on expertise with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms is essential

Extensive knowledge of confidentiality, IP, and regulatory clauses

Clear communicator and skilled negotiator

Detail-oriented, process-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong understanding of public company corporate governance

Familiarity with regulatory and compliance issues in the biotech industry

Proficiency in legal technology and contract management systems

Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment, handle multiple projects at one time, and change priorities based on business needs

Experience using document management software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Adobe Acrobat, and Visio

Familiar with FDA regulations, including Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations, FDA Guidance, and ICH Guidance

Preferred

Direct experience with late-stage clinical trial contracting is strongly preferred

Experience working with IP, employment law, or litigation support is a plus

Company

Altimmune, Inc.

Altimmune is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel peptide-based therapeutics for the treatment of obesity and liver diseases.

Founded in 1997

Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA

11-50 employees