Executive Director/Vice President, Corporate Counsel

Coherus Oncology•Redwood City, CA

3d•$290,000 - $350,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Coherus Oncology is a public, fully integrated commercial-stage innovative oncology company with an approved next-generation programmed death receptor-1 (“PD-1”) inhibitor, LOQTORZI® (toripalimab-tpzi), and a pipeline that includes two mid-stage clinical candidates targeting liver, head and neck, colorectal and other cancers. Coheus is seeking a local, senior contracting attorney reporting to the Company’s Chief Legal Officer. This individual will have primary responsibility for managing the contracting function at Coherus, including negotiating and drafting contracts in collaboration with business partners and administering and improving the company’s contracting processes and procedures. The individual will work closely with the Chief Legal Officer; collaborate with strategic business partners in the CEO’s office, business development, supply chain, clinical development, medical affairs, commercial, and other functions; and and will manage a paralegal and external resources as needed.

Requirements

Law degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Admitted to CA bar in good standing or registered in-house counsel.
A minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience as a practicing lawyer with a well-regarded law firm and/or in-house department.
Ability to draft, edit and explain complex legal and business contracts and documents.
Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, professionally, effectively and persuasively.
Ability to think analytically, creatively and strategically.
Strong work ethic and ability to work well under pressure.
Strong teamwork, project management, and client service skills.
Ability to independently juggle and prioritize multiple projects with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with all levels within the organization in a positive, collaborative manner.
Ability to exercise independent judgment with knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry.
Ability to identify problems or inefficiencies and independently offer/implement practical solutions through strong critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.
Demonstrated experience in handling confidential and sensitive situations or information with ability to exercise a high degree of judgment and discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Highest regard for ethics and compliance.
Administratively self-sufficient with demonstrated skill using Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility for managing the contracting function at Coherus including administering and improving the company’s contracting processes and procedures
Negotiate and draft agreements and licenses of all types in collaboration with a variety of Coherus functions, including clinical trial, manufacturing, supply, service, material transfer, scientific collaboration, business development, consulting, partnership and confidentiality agreements
Advise on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with different transactions
Participate as a proactive business partner to all Coherus functions and build a trusted advisor relationship with employees of all levels
Exercise excellent legal judgment to provide pragmatic risk-based counsel
Partner with non attorney legal professionals and oversee administration of contract database (Cobblestone), including organization and supervision of all Company contracts
Monitor Coherus and counterparty compliance with contracts
Maintain and refine the company’s templates for contracts
Develop and conduct trainings for Coherus employees on the legal aspects of contracts
Research and anticipate unique legal issues that could impact the company
Provide management with effective legal advice on business issues and company strategies
Select and oversee the work of outside counsel
Support due diligence for strategic transactions
Support alliance management function
Ensure the company operations in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Provide litigation support
Special projects and duties, as assigned
Management of paralegal direct report