Associate Director of Legal Affairs
About The Position
The Associate Director of Legal Affairs supports the rapid activation of clinical trials in accordance with Perelman School of Medicine and University of Pennsylvania policies. The role reviews, negotiates, and concludes complex corporate-funded clinical trial sponsored research agreements and related agreements, including confidentiality agreements. It coordinates and resolves issues with the Abramson Cancer Center and other Perelman School of Medicine and Penn research administration offices, and provides direction and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders navigating Penn’s research administration functions. The position also serves as a resource for the Abramson Cancer Center legal office as needed, including directing and guiding a Senior Contracts Administrator and a Contract Administrator. Other duties may be assigned. The position is contingent upon continued funding.
Requirements
- Master’s degree and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, such as contract negotiation or management in an academic or not-for-profit environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated success or strong indicators of potential for success managing high-volume, complex projects efficiently and with a customer-oriented approach.
- Initiative, flexibility, adaptability, organizational skills, and ability to work as a team player.
Nice To Haves
- JD, law degree, or equivalent doctoral degree is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical or medical-device business, clinical trials, and other sponsored research.
- Relevant legal background, such as FDA regulatory matters, intellectual property, or contracts.
- Familiarity with Perelman School of Medicine and Penn research administration systems and processes, including electronic research administration systems such as Penn ERA and the Research Inventory System.
Responsibilities
- Review, negotiate, and conclude complex corporate-funded clinical trial sponsored research and related agreements, such as confidentiality agreements.
- Coordinate and solve problems with the Abramson Cancer Center and other Perelman School of Medicine and Penn research administration offices regarding related agreements and processes.
- Direct and guide colleagues and stakeholders in navigating Penn’s research administration functions.
- Serve as a resource for the Abramson Cancer Center legal office as needed, including directing and guiding a Senior Contracts Administrator and a Contract Administrator.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn, and for dependent children at other institutions.
- Basic, matching, and supplemental retirement plans, with pre-tax or Roth savings options and investment choices through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Substantial time away from work during the year.
- Long-term care insurance.
- Wellness and work-life programs and resources.
- Professional and personal development resources.
- Access to University resources, libraries, athletic facilities, cultural activities, and recreational activities.
- Employee discounts and special services, including arts, entertainment, transportation, and other goods and services.
- Flexible work options and hours.
- Forgivable home ownership loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, for closing costs or home improvements.
- Adoption assistance reimbursement for eligible expenses, for up to two adoptions in the household.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
