Director / Sr. Director, Life Sciences Transactions / Counsel
IGM Biosciences (Nasdaq: IGMS) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of engineered IgM antibodies for the treatment of cancer, infectious diseases, and autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. IgM antibodies have inherent properties that we believe may enable them to bind more strongly to targets on the surface of cells than comparable IgG antibodies. We believe our proprietary IgM antibody technology platform is particularly well suited for developing T cell engagers, receptor cross-linking agonists, targeted cytokines, and target neutralizers.
Our lead product candidate, Imvotamab, is a bispecific T cell engaging IgM antibody targeting CD20 and CD3 proteins, and it is currently in two Phase 2 clinical trials for the treatment of relapsed and/or refractory diffuse large B cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma. Our second product candidate is IGM-8444, an IgM antibody targeting Death Receptor 5 (DR5) for the treatment of patients with relapsed and/or refractory solid and hematologic malignancies, and it is currently in a Phase 1 clinical trial. Also in our product pipeline is IGM-7354 and IGM-2644. IGM-7354 is an anti-PD-L1 IgM antibody that targets the delivery of interleukin-15 (IL-15) cytokines to the area of PD-L1 expressing cells for the treatment of patients with solid and hematologic malignancies. IGM-2644 is a bispecific T cell engaging IgM antibody targeting CD38 and CD3 proteins for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma.
IGM Biosciences' VP, Legal Affairs group is seeking an experienced counsel with preclinical and/or commercial biotechnology experience to manage our transactional / contracts and third-party transactions. In key role, you will interact with company IGM employees and third parties to draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts.
Responsibilities:
- Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts typical for the life sciences industry, including simple license agreements, research and development agreements, supply agreements, master service agreements, material transfer agreements, consulting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other agreements with commercial entities, institutions, organizations, and professional service providers
- Collaborate on contract management and enhance corporate contracting processes
- Build and enhance standard form agreements to enable the company to scale efficiently
- Update templates to reflect evolving company priorities, laws, regulations, or other legal requirements in collaboration with other key stakeholders
- As appropriate, provide training and advice to management, staff, and others on contracting processes
- Perform legal research and analysis as needed
Qualifications, Experience, and Education:
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution is required
- Current California State Bar certification or eligibility for Registered In-House Counsel status in California required.
- Minimum (4) four years experience practicing in a law firm and/or in-house with demonstrated biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry experience advising on, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of agreements
- High level of professionalism and motivation, ability to work independently but also as part of a team
- Ability to integrate legal advice with sound, practical business judgment
- Ability to take initiative to identify and complete tasks independently
- Ability to manage multiple projects with rapidly changing priorities
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Exemplary time management and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail
- Ability to leverage technology to increase efficiency
- Must be able to commute periodically to Mountain View
- Experience with IP licensing strongly preferred, but not required
Comprehensive benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- The full premium amount for our employees and their dependents is covered by IGM
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Google Adwords experience
- STD, LTD, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- 120 hours of Paid Time Off, 5 sick days per year, 11 holidays
- Cell phone & internet subsidy
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Annual training budget for professional development
- Commuter Benefit
- Annual bonus program
- New hire stock options
IGM is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.