Senior Director- Contracts Counsel

About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Contracts, Counsel to lead our contracting function, with a focus on IT and privacy-related agreements. In this role, you will oversee contract negotiations, manage a team, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and strategic alignment with company objectives. This is a high-impact position for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative biotechenvironment.Key Responsibilities:Lead the contracts function with a primary focus on IT, SaaS, software licensing, data privacy, cybersecurity, and other technology-related agreements.Negotiate, draft, and manage complex contracts, including data processing agreements (DPAs), master service agreements (MSAs), vendor agreements, and strategic partnerships.Ensure contracts comply with global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and regulatoryrequirements relevant to biotech and life sciencesProvide strategic legal and business guidance to IT, compliance, procurement, and leadership teams.Develop and optimize contract management processes, templates, and playbooks for efficiency and risk mitigation.Lead and mentor a team of contract professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.Partner with legal, privacy, security, and commercial teams to support business growth and technology initiatives.Qualifications:10+ years of experience in contracts management, with a strong focus on IT and privacy contracts.Proven leadership and team management experience in a legal function.Deep knowledge of SaaS, cloud agreements, cybersecurity, data protection, and regulatory frameworks.Strong negotiation skills with the ability to manage high-value, complex agreements.Experience working in a biotech, pharma, or life sciences company is highly preferred.JD required

Created: 2025-02-04