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Neurocrine Biosciences

Legal Contracts Manager- San Diego based

Neurocrine Biosciences, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Who We Are:

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.What We Do:

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine, and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company’s diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington’s disease, endometriosis and uterine fibroids, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Formerly Twitter) and Facebook.About the Role:We are seeking a contracts specialist with experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of routine and complex contracts. The specialist will have the ability to analyze and interpret legal language and work directly with business colleagues to prepare contracts for execution and implementation. The candidate will support the business by providing training and education on our contract management system and will assist with financial requisitions. The role requires an individual with strong legal knowledge, autonomous work habits, ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships, proficiency in computer software, and excellent organizational and time management skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of corporate matters, be detail-oriented, and possess the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal teams and management. Self-motivation, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn are essential qualities that will contribute to success in this position.Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):

Draft, review, negotiate and file a high volume of routine contractsCommunicate with internal business partners regarding the risks presented by contract terms and possible strategies to mitigate such riskSupport administration of the company’s contract management system (CMS)Assist in determining the necessary approach to contracts and ensuring protection of the company’s proprietary technologyAssist in approving financial requisitions on behalf of the Legal departmentUse a wide range of legal or specialized knowledge to provide legal support services in an efficient and timely mannerExercise good judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutionsUse initiative and discretion in accomplishing routine assignments with minimal supervisionResearch legal issues and engage in fact gathering and checking to provide support on all assigned legal mattersOther job duties as assignedRequirements:

BS/BA degree and 6+ years of relevant experience ORMaster's degree and 4+ years of related experience, Paralegal Certificate requiredMust have the ability to read, analyze and interpret legal documents and to effectively present information to business partners and managementMust be able to work independently and use judgment, within defined practices and policies, regarding contractual mattersMust have expertise with legal contracts and documentsDemonstrated ability to work with senior level law professionalsMust have thorough working knowledge of computer software, including word processing, email and database programsUnderstands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish workHas strong understanding of processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the work and recognizes downstream impact on other functional areasProficient with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional areaAbility to work as part of a team; may train lower levelsExcellent computer skillsStrong communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skillsDetail oriented yet can see broader picture for departmentAbility to meet multiple deadlines, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiencyStrong project management skillsDemonstrate ability to interact in a collaborative manner and at a professional level with clients at all levels throughout the organizationMust possess strong knowledge of a broad range of corporate mattersExcellent organizational skills requiredDemonstrate a positive attitude, the ability to work with others, be self-motivated requiring limited supervision and a desire to learn

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