Associate General Counsel - Remote

Overview

Accumulus Synergy is a nonprofit trade association working on behalf of industry to address the global need for digital transformation. To help solve for this need, Accumulus is developing a transformative data exchange platform to enable enhanced collaboration and efficiency between life sciences organizations and National Regulatory Authorities worldwide. The Accumulus Platform aims to improve efficiencies in the regulatory process by leveraging advanced technology, including data science and AI, as well as tools for secure data exchange to improve patient safety, help reduce the cost of innovation, and ultimately bring patients safe and effective medicines faster. Accumulus is working with key stakeholders in the life sciences - regulatory ecosystem to build and sustain a platform that aims to meet regulatory, cybersecurity, and privacy requirements spanning clinical, safety, chemistry and manufacturing, and regulatory exchanges and submissions. Accumulus Synergy sponsors include Amgen, Astellas, AstraZeneca, GSK, Johnson & Johnson, Lilly, Merck, Pfizer, Roche, Sanofi, and Takeda.

In Short

• Lead and negotiate contracts including customer and partner agreements.
• Work with procurement and vendor risk management.
• Maintain templates for customer agreements.
• Advise teams on compliance with laws and regulations.
• Present legal advice clearly to stakeholders.
• Support process efficiency within the legal team.
• Develop training materials for product and business teams.
• Stay current with legal developments and compliance.
• Be willing to grow and take on additional responsibilities.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with an active bar license.
• 7+ years of legal experience, with at least 3+ years in-house.
• Experience negotiating technology license agreements.
• Familiarity with privacy and data security laws.
• Experience with IT procurement and supplier management.
• Confidence interacting with senior management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of workload.
• High ethical standards and sound judgment.

Benefits

• Very competitive compensation with bonus plan.
• 401(k) contribution, immediately vested.
• Full benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 100% remote work.
• Mentorship from experienced leadership.