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LAYIQ - Director, Clinical Transactional Counsel at Vir Biotechnology

Lead and conduct negotiations of clinical study agreements, including clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, amendments, informed consent-related documents, and other site-facing agreements
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts, including master service agreements, statements of work, material transfer agreements, consulting agreements, and other development-related agreements
Own the end-to-end clinical contracting process for global, multi-site clinical trials, ensuring timely execution in support of development milestones
Serve as the primary contracting partner to Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Procurement, Finance, and Legal teams
Provide practical, risk-based guidance on contractual issues and drive resolution of negotiation escalations
Own and continuously enhance clinical contracting templates, negotiation playbooks, and standard agreement language, incorporating lessons learned from negotiations, evolving regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Partner closely with internal stakeholders to identify contracting risks, develop solutions, and ensure agreement terms support operational execution
Oversee day-to-day management of external site contracting and budget vendors, including governance meetings, KPI reviews, and service work order execution
Monitor changes in applicable regulations and industry practices and incorporate updates into contracting processes and templates
Drive continuous improvement of clinical contracting processes, templates, and negotiation playbooks to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability across Vir's global clinical portfolio
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
JD and 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry, with significant experience negotiating clinical trial agreements and related development contracts
Deep expertise independently drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a high volume of clinical trial and vendor agreements
Demonstrated experience supporting global clinical development programs across multiple countries and regions
Strong understanding of clinical research regulations and country-specific contracting requirements
Ability to balance legal risk with business and operational priorities while providing practical, solution-oriented guidance
Experience collaborating with Clinical Operations, Development, Legal, Procurement, and Finance stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of outsourcing models, vendor governance, procurement processes, and contract execution workflows
Excellent negotiation, communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to independently manage a complex and diverse portfolio of contracting activities with minimal supervision
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Director, Clinical Transactional Counsel

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