In-House Legal Director for Contract Negotiations
2 weeks ago
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a premier neuroscience company advancing an exciting product pipeline to address indications with high unmet medical need.
We are building upon the positive results and compelling data from our Phase 2b "X-TOLE" study in adult patients with focal epilepsy, and our Phase 3 epilepsy program includes multiple clinical trials evaluating azetukalner in patients with focal onset seizures and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
In addition, we are proud of the leading-edge science coming out of our discovery labs, including early-stage research programs that leverage our extensive ion channel expertise and drug discovery capabilities.
Job OverviewWe are seeking a seasoned In-House Legal Director for Contract Negotiations to join our team as we expand our Legal Affairs department.
This role will oversee legal agreements and provide dedicated legal support to the Company's CMC and Quality functions, working on clinical and commercial supply agreements and related strategic considerations partnering with our CMC team.
The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with contracts experience and working in-house in bio/pharmaceutical industry for a public company.
- The successful candidate will have strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Adept at technical tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and document sharing and e-signing tools.
This position reports to the Chief Legal Officer and will be in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
This role is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
Key ResponsibilitiesIndependently negotiate and finalize agreements and support the company's global contracting process to ensure efficient delivery of contracting services to the business.
Partner and collaborate with Legal, Finance, and CMC groups to ensure cross-functional alignment through effective communications and strong relationships.
Identify, research, and analyze legal risks and implications with respect to the Company's existing and contemplated projects and business transactions.
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance; prepare and provide training on new policies and/or procedures to key stakeholders and/or company-wide.
Liaise with external counsel on legal matters as required.
Qualifications- JD (or its equivalent in selected jurisdictions) and minimum of 6+ years of legal experience.
- Life-long learner of in-house legal department best practices and standards.
The base salary range for this role is $165,500 to $217,600 CAD.
Our Total Rewards program includes base salary, target bonus, and stock options, as well as a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, and life insurance programs, Employee Assistance Program, travel insurance, and retirement savings programs with company matching contributions.
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