Clinical Trial, Commercial & R&D Counsel (Pharma / Life Sciences)
Axiom Talent Platform•Minneapolis, MN
•Hybrid
About The Position
Axiom is seeking experienced attorneys to support legal teams within the pharma and health systems space. This role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial and research-related agreements, with an emphasis on global work, clinical research organizations (CROs), and research & development (R&D) transactions. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.
Requirements
- J.D. and active bar membership in good standing
- Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or health system sectors (a blend is preferred)
- Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following priority areas: Global transactional experience, Working with Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), R&D legal work, including pre-clinical and sponsored research
- Familiarity with intellectual property transactions in the life sciences space
- Experience supporting licensing, collaboration, and research agreements
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including: Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs), Consulting Agreements
- Provide legal support for global transactions and cross-border collaborations
- Advise on and support engagements with Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)
- Handle R&D-related legal work, including: Pre-clinical research agreements, Sponsored research agreements (e.g., industry–academic collaborations), Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
- Support licensing and collaboration agreements within the life sciences space
- Partner with business stakeholders, including business development and licensing (BD&L) teams, on strategic and operational initiatives
- Contribute to structuring and negotiating research collaborations and related transactions
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- paid holidays and PTO
- flexible work arrangements
- professional development opportunities and tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
