Exelixis · 8 hours ago
Executive Director, Licensing and Contracts
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$222K/yr - $316K/yr
7+ years expExelixis is a biotechnology company seeking an Executive Director, Licensing and Contracts. This role involves leading the negotiation and drafting of significant business transactions and ensuring compliance with legal and operational terms across various agreements.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts in support of the Business Development, Alliance Management, and Research and Development organizations (which may include: option and license agreements, collaboration agreements, clinical and commercial manufacturing agreements, simple and complex clinical trial agreements, services agreements, consulting agreements, and various related contracts)
Act as legal point person for critical legal, financial, and operational terms of existing and future completed agreements in support of alliance management efforts and to enable the company to effectively enforce and maintain compliance with those terms
Support legal diligence for strategic transactions
Identify and define operational and legal risks and be able to communicate those risks to appropriate internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution
Review redlines, supervise negotiations, and mentor and advise junior attorneys and contract managers on their own work related to the above contract types
Manage development and maintenance of negotiation playbooks for standard agreement terms
Maintain up to date form agreements consistent with industry standards and applicable laws
Cultivate strong and highly effective cross-functional relationships and communication with internal colleagues to effectively address legal and business questions
Effectively represent the company
Handle miscellaneous legal tasks on an as needed basis
Qualification
Required
JD degree required and 13 years of relevant experience; or
Must be admitted to practice, preferably in California
BS/BA degree, preferably in life sciences or a related field
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm or in-house legal environment in the biotechnology or pharmaceuticals industry
Complex contract drafting and negotiation experience required
Pharmaceutical licensing experience is required
Experience managing junior attorneys, contract managers, and/or contract administrators required
Possesses clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and must have excellent interpersonal communication skills
Requires strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), document management systems, and redlining software)
Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with the ability to re-prioritize on short time frames
Ability to make complex decisions based on the data available; drives to the finish on all projects
Acts responsibly and conscientiously
Works under pressure to meet specific deadlines
Works well both independently and in a team environment; addresses differences fairly and equitably; treats everyone as a preferred internal client
Dedicated to quality, reliability, and highest professional standards in all work tasks
Must be a self-starter and quick learner
Must have good judgment
Implements organizational or team objectives
Helps guide the successful completion of major programs, projects, and/or functions
Aids in the development of technical and/or business solutions to complex problems in creative and effective ways
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Equivalent education and relevant years of experience
Benefits
401k plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
Sales-based incentive plan
Opportunity to purchase company stock
Receive long-term incentives
15 accrued vacation days in their first year
17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year
Company
Exelixis
Exelixis works is focused on discovering, developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (39)
2024 (25)
2023 (25)
2022 (28)
2021 (29)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$514MKey Investors
Deerfield
2015-07-23Post Ipo Equity· $135M
2012-02-16Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2010-06-03Post Ipo Debt· $160M
Leadership Team
Michael Morrissey
President and CEO
Christopher Senner
Executive Vice President and CFO
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