Contracts and Legal Operations Manager

Structure Therapeutics develops life‐changing medicines for patients using advanced structure‐based and computational drug discovery technology. The company’s platform combines the latest advancements in visualization of molecular interactions, computational chemistry, and data integration to design orally available, superior small molecule medicines that overcome current limitations of biologic and peptide drugs. We are advancing a clinical‐stage pipeline of differentiated treatments focused on chronic diseases with high unmet need, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and pulmonary conditions.

Structure Therapeutics is led by an experienced group of international drug innovators and financed by top-tier global life sciences investors. The company has completed an initial public offering (IPO) in February of 2023. With offices in California and Shanghai, Structure Therapeutics has the benefit of being at the center of life science innovation in both the US and China and capitalizing on the strengths of each geographic location.#LIHybrid.

POSITION SUMMARY

This Contracts and Legal Operations Manager will be primarily responsible for supporting all aspects of contracting activities at Structure Therapeutics. This position will also draft, review and finalize standard contracts and contract amendments in consultation with Senior Vice President, Legal and other members of the contract management team. This position will be responsible for updating contract templates and maintaining our contract database. This position will also assist the legal team in obtaining and managing legal records. This position will report to Senior Vice President, Legal and be an individual contributor. This is a hybrid role that will require 3 days in the office (2 core days, 1 flex day).s.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

• Draft, review and manage a wide range of contracts (which may include confidentiality agreements, SOWs, consulting and service agreements, materials transfer agreements, sponsored research agreements, clinical study agreements, and various vendor services agreements) under supervision of senior attorneys.
• Serve as an escalation point of contact for internal and external contract process/status questions and more complex contract negotiations.
• Manage contract workflow and work with senior leaders to ensure efficient contract execution.
• Maintain contract management system.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and in-house legal team to obtain legal documents, g., patent declarations and assignments, and manage legal records.

REQUIREMENTS

Education  

• BS/BA degree in related discipline with a minimum of three years (3 ) of related experience; candidates with advanced business or law degree and five or more years of experience preferred.

Experience

• In-house experience at a biotechnology, pharmaceutical or life science company preferred, with a focus on agreement drafting and negotiation
• Experience working with attorneys and senior leaders
• Thorough understanding of contract terms and structure, contract management processes, including tracking, negotiation, approval and execution.
• Working knowledge of the drug discovery and development process and ability to understand risks and requirements associated with pharmaceutical contracting preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively across a variety of functional groups (such as Commercial, Research and Development, CMC, Human Resources, Finance, Facilities and IT) and all levels of management.
• Flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets.
• Experience with or knowledge of paralegal support tasks, with a focus on intellectual property matters, contract matters or corporate matters, preferred.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Contract Management Systems).

Licenses or Certifications

• Paralegal certificate preferred

Travel

• Not required

The target salary range for this full-time role is $141,000 - $170,000 annually bonus equity benefits. Structure Therapeutics determines salary ranges based on level and scope of responsibilities, as well as location. Individual pay is further determined by additional factors, including relevant experience, specific job skills, education and training. More details about the specific salary range for your location will be discussed with you during the hiring process by the StructureTx Talent Acquisition Team.

Salary : $141,000 - $170,000