Senior Paralegal – Generalist

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

. Support the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including intake, tracking, drafting support, review coordination, execution, and archival of agreements .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract lifecycle management, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements while maintaining compliance and governance standards. Proficient in project management and communication, ensuring timely completion of legal tasks and effective collaboration with stakeholders.

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Contract Lifecycle ManagementProject ManagementLegal ResearchMicrosoft 365 ProficiencyAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract ReviewNegotiationDocument ManagementCompliance Tracking

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProfessionalismConfidentialityPrioritization Skills

Tools & Technologies

Contract Management SystemsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeParalegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyHealthcareComplianceGovernance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including intake, tracking, drafting support, review coordination, execution, and archival of agreements
Prepare, review, and negotiate assigned high-volume agreements under attorney supervision
Manage communications with internal stakeholders and counterparties throughout contracting processes
Identify and escalate non-standard or higher-risk terms to appropriate attorneys
Serve as the primary Legal contact for contract administration requests
Prepare drafts and revisions of amendments, termination notices, assignment documents, and routine contract documents
Maintain contract records in contract management systems and shared repositories
Prepare contract summaries for attorneys and internal stakeholders
Assist attorneys with legal research, document review, and supporting materials
Maintain deadlines, generate status reports, and ensure timely task completion
Manage and track legal and compliance-related projects, including timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and status reporting
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and develop project plans, trackers, dashboards, and meeting materials
Support process improvement initiatives related to contracting, legal operations, and compliance workflows
Assist with implementation and ongoing use of legal systems and tools
Assist with Purchase Orders and spend tracking for Legal vendors
Support Legal leadership calendars, meeting agendas, planning, logistics, and scheduling
Schedule and plan travel for senior Legal leaders
Support compliance and governance activities through documentation, logs, and audit-ready records
Track training, certifications, disclosures, and other compliance requirements
Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for Legal and Compliance leadership
Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited program
5+ years of experience in a paralegal, contracts, or related role
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Preferred: Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or other regulated industry
Preferred: Familiarity with employment-related agreements and human resource matters
Preferred: Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools and legal intake workflows
Preferred: Exposure to compliance, governance, or audit support activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment without regard to age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veterans status, disability and/or other protected class characteristics
Federal, state, and local law compliance commitments