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Beam Therapeutics seeks a business-focused Associate Director, Contracts / Contracts Attorney to manage a high volume of agreements across clinical, research, manufacturing, quality, commercial, and corporate functions. Reporting to the Director of Contracts & Compliance, this role provides pragmatic, risk-balanced legal support, partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders, and helps strengthen contracting infrastructure as the company advances toward commercial-stage operations.
Job Responsibility:
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of agreements, including Clinical Trial Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Consulting, Confidentiality, Research & Collaboration, and Commercial Supply/Manufacturing Agreements
Review and advise on clinical informed consent forms and related documentation
Identify and escalate contractual risks, documentation gaps, and compliance issues with risk-based recommendations
Support compliance contracting processes, including healthcare professional engagement documentation and fair market value validation
Partner with Compliance and cross-functional teams to implement and administer approval workflows supporting Commercial, Legal, and Medical Affairs activities
Provide timely legal support to Commercial and Medical Affairs initiatives (Advisory Boards, Sponsorships, Grants), ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, policy, and regulatory requirements
Advance the company's contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems through workflow refinement, template standardization, automation, and governance improvements
Develop and deliver internal training on contracting processes, templates, and policies
Maintain current and working knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory developments to ensure contracting practices remain aligned with evolving frameworks and industry standards
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required
J.D. strongly preferred
3–7 years of contracts experience in biotech, pharma, or a life sciences or legal department
Demonstrated ability to independently manage the full contract lifecycle, drafting, negotiating, and executing a high-volume, diverse portfolio of agreements including CTAs, MSAs, Research & Collaboration, and Commercial Supply/Manufacturing contracts
Experience supporting Commercial and Medical Affairs functions, with familiarity advising on Advisory Boards, Sponsorships, Grants, and other healthcare-facing engagements
Working knowledge of healthcare compliance frameworks, including HCP engagement practices, fair market value standards, and applicable regulatory requirements
Familiarity with global clinical trial site contracting processes and experience reviewing informed consent forms and related clinical documentation
Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms, with an interest in or track record of contributing to workflow automation, template development, and process improvement initiatives
Ability and enthusiasm for translating complex legal and contracting concepts into accessible training materials and educational sessions for non-legal audiences