Contracts Manager

At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte – whether it be in one of our labs, corporate offices, the field – enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a results-driven environment that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion.

The Position:

This a remote position based in the United States. 

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NDAs and other day-to-day agreements and, in collaboration with other legal team members, research collaboration and license agreements.

Other key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting contracting for R&D collaborations, by partnering closely with Veracyte’s R&D department and other stakeholders
• Working with business partners to understand what drives each collaboration, identify contractual risks, and propose risk-mitigation solutions
• Assist in developing templates and playbooks; provide insights to improve Veracyte’s contract management system (currently Ironclad)
• Supporting intellectual property management for the IP Counsel; overflow support for Contracts Counsel

This position will report to the IP Counsel.

Qualifications:

• Attorney or paralegal

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with at least 7 years of relevant experience and professional certification as a paralegal. Or a JD (or equivalent) with active bar membership, with at least 5 years of legal experience; law firm training in technology transactions practice is preferred.

• Experience (required) in life sciences technology transactions—e.g., diagnostic, medical device, CRO, biotech, or pharma
• Ability to analyze complex issues and take business/client-focused approach to difficult decisions—to advance practical solutions
• Exceptional drafting skills with an affinity for using language to achieve compromise
• Passion for supporting patient care and ability to engage team members to achieve objectives
• Strong prioritization and time-management skills needed for a fast-paced environment

Who You Are:

• You have initiative, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness
• You are a team player with a passion for collaboration and patient care
• Rather than saying “no,” you work with your business partners in a collaborative way to find solutions where solutions can be found
• You are open to growth and learning, and are not afraid to fail and take calculated and appropriate risk by balancing it with business judgment
• You take pride in developing and enabling the best work of your colleagues.  You support; you do not put down
• You are driven to partner and put the work in to build respectful long-lasting relationships with the people you work across the table from
• You work hard and want to have fun while you do so.  You celebrate wins and remember to enjoy the journey as we grow together and as a company
• You thrive on intellectual debate and you are not threatened by it – you understand we act as a team and challenge each other respectfully to get to the best decision
• You are fundamentally a good partner and a good human

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The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Veracyte is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Pay range$150,000—$180,000 USD

 

What We Can Offer You

Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.

 

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