Senior Paralegal/Contracts Manager

Shionogi Inc. (the “Company”) is seeking a Senior Paralegal/Contracts Manager to support its Legal Department. The primary responsibilities of the position will be to draft, review, negotiate and revise contracts on an independent basis.  Additional responsibilities will include support activities for strategic transactions, support our contracts management system (Agiloft), and other projects, as needed.  The Senior Paralegal/Contracts Manager would primarily support the VP, Corporate & Transactional Counsel and the Senior Pharmaceutical Counsel but would have accountability to the entire department.

• Establish and foster effective working relationships with the business, maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the business and its products so as to effectively analyze its risk tolerance under applicable circumstances.
• Draft, review, negotiate and revise Master Services Agreements, Task Orders/Statements of Work, Change Orders/Amendments, Consulting Agreements, CDAs, and other agreements for multiple departments on a timely basis, exercising independent judgment and escalating complex legal issues to attorneys for resolution when necessary.
• Respond to inquiries from the business regarding new and existing agreements, interpreting contract terms and obligations, as needed.
• Review Consulting Agreements and related Descriptions of Work for HCP and KOL engagements to ensure compliance with Company policies and SOPs.
• Assist with the administration of the Company’s contract management system.
• Conduct legal research and assist with legal department special projects, as needed.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal certificate.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience as a corporate paralegal with hands-on experience interpreting, drafting and negotiating contracts; pharmaceutical industry experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and general business software/applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prioritize work assignments and adjust as needed.
• Must live a commutable distance to our US Corporate Headquarters in Florham Park, NJ. Office presence required 50% per month, at least 2-3 days per week.
• Must be service-oriented toward the business and demonstrate a positive, “can do” attitude.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to interface effectively with personnel at many different levels throughout the Company.
• Must demonstrate maturity and initiative and be able to work both independently and on teams.
• Must be able to maintain the integrity of confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner.

Additional Information

The base salary range for this full-time position is $135,000-$160,000. Individual pay is determined by several factors, which include but are not limited to: job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range does not include the comprehensive benefits, vehicle allowance, bonus, long-term incentive, or any additional compensation that may be associated with this role.

Shionogi Inc. is an equal opportunity employer supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment opportunities based on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, status as a disabled veteran, a recently separated veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veterans, and Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. It is the policy of Shionogi Inc. to undertake affirmative action for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements to recruit a diverse pool of protected veteran and individuals with disabilities applicants and to ensure that our employment practices are, in fact, non-discriminatory.

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