About Us…
Obsidian Therapeutics is expanding the reach of TIL therapy. We are pioneering engineered tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapies to deliver transformative outcomes for patients suffering from solid tumor malignancies. Obsidian’s programs apply our cytoDRiVE® platform technology to express regulated therapeutic proteins to enhance anti-tumor activity. We are investigating OBX-115 and enrolling patients in an ongoing multicenter clinical trial in advanced melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer (Agni-01).
We’re proud of our diverse talented team and committed to cultivating an environment where each person feels a strong sense of belonging and is supported to continuously learn and contribute their best work. Our research team is based in the heart of Cambridge, MA, and our Technical Development, Manufacturing & Quality team is based in our facility in Bedford, MA. Obsidianites enjoy a highly collaborative culture, competitive salary and benefits, and potential for ownership through stock options.
In April 2024, we announced closure of an oversubscribed $160.5 million Series C financing with a top-tier syndicate of life science investors to advance Obsidian’s lead program in its ongoing trials.
Our Opportunity…
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager Contractor to support our Legal Team with drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing and filing legal documentation and contracts. The ideal candidate will have expertise in assessing legal contracts in the biotech/pharmaceutical/life sciences industry. You will have a general understanding of a broad range of corporate in-house legal matters, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to work relatively autonomously in coordination with in-house Counsel. As part of our Legal Team based in our Cambridge, MA you'll be a vital part of a highly collaborative team working to achieve the Obsidian’s vision by translating innovative science into medical breakthroughs for patients, starting with our lead program cytoTIL15 a novel engineered tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy.
This is a unique opportunity in a well-funded clinical stage company with blue chip investors, field-leading advisors, and a highly experienced leadership team. You’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative, innovative, passionate, patient-focused, and successful organization focused on delivering transformative therapies in areas of greatest clinical need.
This is anticipated to be a 2-month contract role which can be remotely based anywhere within the United States, provided you can work Eastern Standard Time business hours. You will be expected to devote full-time hours to this position during the contract period.
You will...
- Work with cross-functional team members to draft, review, negotiate, execute and file legal documentation and contracts (such as MSAs, CDA/NDAs, SOWs, and Change Orders).
- Assist Legal and relevant internal business partners in determining the necessity and approach to contracts, ensuring protection of the company's proprietary technology; may collaborate with contracted external counsel assisting with contract review.
- Advise internal business partners of the risks presented by contract terms and possible strategies to mitigate such risk.
- Support administration of the company’s contract management system (Contract Logix).
- Use a wide range of legal or specialized knowledge to provide legal support services in an efficient and timely manner.
- Exercise good judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions, and escalate matters to Legal for critical risk assessments and business decisions, use initiative and discretion in accomplishing routine assignments with minimal supervision.
- Research legal issues and engage in fact gathering and checking to provide support on all assigned legal matters.
- Other job duties as assigned.
You bring...
Core Qualifications
- BS/BA degree or 5+ years of legal department experience in the biotech/pharma, life sciences industry required. Law firm experience reviewing, analyzing and interpreting legal contracts.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret legal documents and to effectively present information to business partners and management.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment regarding legal and contractual matters within broadly defined practices and policies.
- Expertise with understanding and assessing legal contracts and documents.
- Excellent knowledge of a broad range of corporate in-house legal matters.
- Demonstrated ability to work with senior level law professionals and company leaders.
- Holds a thorough working knowledge of computer software, including word processing, email, document sharing and database programs (Microsoft Office, as well as CLM and related software).
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency, including getting contracts signed in a timely fashion.
- Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills.
- A highly collaborative working style. You build trusting relationships, invite and share ideas and feedback, productively challenge your own and others’ assumptions to generate new ideas and facilitate better outcomes.
- Excellent organizational skills Strong organization and record-keeping skills, including an ability to manage multiple responsibilities in parallel.
- Flexibility; a willingness and ability to adapt to changes in priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly developing environment to advance our mission.
- Self-motivation and a proven ability to work with general direction, exercise good judgement, and seek the information and support you need to meet objectives and timelines.
Please no agency solicitation at this time. Thank you for kindly honoring this request.
Obsidian is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
