Kura Oncology is in search of an experienced life sciences attorney to serve as the Company s Legal Counsel. This role will primarily support the Company s Research & Development (R&D) and General & Administrative (G&A) functions with contracts and legal guidance. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently with minimal instruction under the supervision of the Company s Associate General Counsel & Data Protection Officer, to deliver high-quality work product and offer sound legal advice in a fast-paced environment and to appropriately balance risk mitigation with the business needs of the Company.
Essential Job Functions
- Review, draft, negotiate and provide guidance regarding a wide range of contracts, including services agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements and software agreements, primarily for the Company s R&D and G&A functions.
- Review and negotiate contracts with clinical sites, investigators and other parties for the Company s U.S. and global clinical trials, including confidentiality agreements, clinical trial agreements, facility use agreements and electronic records access agreements.
- Collaborate with the Company s Centralized Contracting & Outsourcing (CC&O) function and CROs to develop clinical trial agreement templates for the Company s U.S. and global clinical trials and related negotiation guidance documents.
- Advise stakeholders on contract interpretation, compliance with laws and regulations, dispute resolution and other matters in a manner that provides practical legal advice while appropriately managing risk to the organization.
- Review and provide guidance regarding patient informed consent forms and other clinical trial materials.
- Support the Associate General Counsel & Data Protection Officer with compliance with data privacy laws.
- Partner with CC&O and Senior Manager, Legal Operations to efficiently and effectively process, review, negotiate and approve contracts and to optimize contract processes.
- Refine the Company s contract templates, guidelines, playbooks and processes to support the efficient review, negotiation and execution of agreements.
- Monitor, analyze and provide guidance regarding developments in U.S. and foreign laws, regulations, court decisions and guidance documents applicable to the Company
Job Requirements
- Law degree and admission to at least one State Bar (required). Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience at a pharmaceutical/biotechnology company and/or at a large law firm, with extensive experience negotiating clinical trial agreements and other contracts.
- Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, related agreements and applicable laws, regulations and guidelines, including FDA laws and regulations and ICH GCP.
- Exceptional contract review, drafting and negotiation skills.
- Finesse for clearly and effectively distilling and communicating legal issues and analysis to business partners.
- Capacity to manage a significant number of projects simultaneously and to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and process.
- Proven ability to work successfully both independently and as part of a highly collaborative team.
- Ability to analyze and interpret legal issues and develop and implement appropriately responsive strategies and solutions.
The base range for this role is $220-000 - $294,000per year. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation, job-related skills, experience, work location, and relevant education or training. Kura's compensation package also includes generous benefits, equity, and participation in an annual target bonus.