Associate General Counsel Life Sciences

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Summary

Position Highlights: 

The Associate General Counsel Life Sciences provides legal advice and counsel to Moffitt and is responsible for, but not limited to the following:

Assists in protecting Moffitt's legal interest in maintaining its operations in compliance with the law. Provides legal advice and counsel to Moffitt management and staff regarding all aspects of biomedical research, focused on areas such as clinical trials, intellectual property, research grants, and regulatory compliance, and/or related contracting. Identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafting key documents, presenting clear recommendations, and assuring legal compliance.

Specialty Area Support:

This position manages legal services, supervises and mentors lawyers in the designated specialty area(s): life sciences, clinical trials, biomedical research, and associated activities of the organization. Provides legal advice on extremely complex and multifaceted problems in which analysis of solutions require the evaluation of organizationally acceptable risks and other intangible variables.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide legal advice regarding matters in areas of assigned responsibility including regulatory compliance, and related contracting.

·         Provide hands-on legal counsel to all levels of management.

·         Provide legal advice on extremely complex and multifaceted problems in which analysis of solutions require evaluation of organizationally acceptable risks and other intangible variables.

·         Provide legal advice and counsel to Moffitt management and staff regarding all aspects of biomedical research, focused on areas such as clinical trials, intellectual property, research grants, and regulatory compliance, and/or related contracting.

• Identify potential legal issues regarding proposed business models.

·         Identify and analyze legal issues, draft key documents, present clear recommendations and assure legal compliance.

• Effectuate contract negotiation and regulatory compliance.

·         Directly support members of management to ensure that all vendors used by each department have an appropriately reviewed and executed agreement on file.

• Support strategic initiatives of the VP/ Deputy General Counsel and EVP/ General Counsel.

·         Assist Moffitt leadership with formulating strategies for creating complex business arrangements to support Moffitt’s growth efforts.

• Prepare, review and negotiate other business transactions.

·         Receive and investigate inquiries and issues relating to legal matters relating to licensure, credentialing, insurance, contracts, and Moffitt policies.

·         Direct and participate in the research of state and federal legislation and administrative and court decisions; investigate legal problems and make recommendations.

• Assist OGC in preparing, circulating and filing legal opinions, contracts, corporate and other legal documents, including the preparation and submission of government reports, annual corporate reports and related filings.

·         Draft, present, negotiate and finalize contracts and agreements for various departments.

·         Keep current on new and emerging laws and policy developments impacting Moffitt's operations.

• Assist in protecting Moffitt's legal interest in maintaining its operations in compliance with the law.

·         Assist each department with their efforts to prepare, negotiate and finalize related policies, procedures and agreements.

• Monitor the development, implementation and effectiveness of the Center's Clinical Trial Contract Program (the "Program"). Develop and implements a strategic plan for the Program that aligns with the overall strategic plan of the Center.
  • Draft institutional policies in accordance with best practices and within the bounds of applicable laws and regulations.

• Monitor the performance of assigned area within the OGC and related activities on a continuous basis and take appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.

·         Manage and supervise the OGC legal support related to life sciences, clinical trials, biomedical research, and associated activities of the organization.

• Participate in a variety of Center and/or community committees as requested.

• Maintain professional affiliations and enhance professional growth and development.

• Perform such other appropriate functions as may be assigned from time to time by the Vice President/Deputy General Counsel.

Credentials and Qualifications:  

• Juris Doctor required. This individual must be licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and have at least 14 years' experience practicing law with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in life sciences research, related business transactions, research compliance, and/or related regulatory matters. Demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations relevant to Florida academic medical centers and life sciences research centers.

** If a candidate does not possess a Florida Bar license, he or she must be registered as Authorized House Counsel under Chapter 17 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar to qualify for this position. ** 

• Demonstrated knowledge of health care laws and regulations.
• Excellent management, negotiating, policy drafting, interpersonal, business, contract drafting, and writing skills are required. Excellent organization, problem-solving and computer skills. Superior research, written, verbal, presentation, diplomatic, and conflict resolution skills. Always needs to have positive attitude, robust attention to detail, strong work ethic and ability to maintain the highest levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality. Provides leadership and direction in a manner that cultivates respect and influences behavior at all levels of the organization. Ability to cooperate and assist all contacts in a clear and courteous manner. Ability to partner and interact with individuals at all levels of the organization and beyond.
• Experience supervising and managing teams of attorneys, paralegals and support staff for maximum efficiency is preferred. Legal experience in intellectual property, including patents, licensing, and technology transfer is also preferred.

Salary Range

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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