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Taiho Oncology Study Associate I, Clinical Operations in Princeton, New Jersey
Study Associate I, Clinical Operations
Princeton, NJ, USA
Req #455
Friday, April 4, 2025
Looking for a chance to make a meaningful difference in the oncology space? Taiho Oncology is on a mission: to improve the lives of patients with cancer, their families, and caregivers. Our “People first” approach means we also highly value our employees, who work relentlessly to help execute our mission. Taiho’s success is founded on ensuring we always act with accountability, collaboration, and trust. By following these guiding principles, we earn and maintain the confidence of patients, the global healthcare community, collaborators and partners, and each other. Together, we are working on cutting-edge science and growing our portfolio and pipeline across a range of tumor types to address the ongoing and evolving needs of patients. Advanced technology, a world-class clinical development organization, and state-of-the-art facilities: these and other resources empower us to innovate and touch the lives of more and more patients. It’s our work, our passion, and our legacy. We invite you to join us.
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Employee Value Proposition:
The position brings with it an opportunity to directly perform significant and meaningful tasks across a variety of legal topics. Responsibilities will include unique and various assignments with autonomous decision making.
Position Summary:
The Senior Counsel will report to the General Counsel and will be responsible for supporting the U.S. and European business with legal matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements for the clinical and commercial business units and other types of corporate transactions as well as privacy compliance and handling of European matters. It is expected that the Senior Counsel will have knowledge and experience in the pharmaceutical and/or life sciences industry and the global legal framework under which a U.S. pharmaceutical company operates as well as experience handing European matters.
Performance Objectives:
Specific responsibilities will include performing the following functions as a member of the legal team:
Draft, review, and negotiate clinical (CTAs) and commercial contracts, including licensing, co-development, mergers and acquisitions, manufacturing and supply, distribution, and other types of agreements.
Provide counsel on a variety of legal issues to a broad spectrum of business units and functional areas, including business development, supply and sourcing, research & development, IT, HR, and sales and marketing both in the US and Europe.
Provide counsel on Data Privacy and Data Protection matters.
Provide counsel on pharmaceutical sales and marketing practices as well as the statutes, regulations and guidance documents applicable to these activities (e.g., the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, regulations and guidance documents; federal and state anti-kickback statutes, regulations and OIG guidance documents and opinions, PhRMA Code, and related policies and guidelines).
Provide counsel on Delaware and/or New York corporation law, particularly in connection with corporate governance
Possess some experience with European matters and have an ability to work with European counsel as the company expands its European operations.
This role may involve up to 10% travel time.
Education/Certification Requirements:
Completion of a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and NJ Bar admission required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
At least 5 years of legal experience, preferably with a global pharmaceutical or biotechnology company, or in the life sciences practice group of a law firm.
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including experience with drafting and, preferably also negotiating, different types of business development and commercial agreements.
Experience in managing pharmaceutical related legal work in Europe.
Outstanding organizational and communication skills (written and oral)
Good project management skills; balance multiple priorities and work closely with cross-functional groups
Possess solid presentation skills, and experience learning new subjects quickly and effectively.
Be able to calibrate risk effectively for clear and consistent decision-making.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $229,500-$270,000 annually. This pay range is based on the market range for positions of this type. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, commissions, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Information: Taiho Oncology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs an accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process, please emailPeople@taihooncology.com. Taiho Oncology also provides reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities consistent with our obligations under the law. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The incumbent in this position may be required to perform other duties, as assigned.
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Job Family R&D
Job Function Clinical Operations
Princeton, NJ, USA