Corporate Counsel, Clinical Contracts

Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

. Support review, negotiation, and execution of company contracts across multiple departments .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $158,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various clinical and commercial contracts while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Possesses strong legal analysis skills and the ability to communicate effectively across multiple departments.

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Juris DoctorateClinical Trial Agreement NegotiationContract Drafting and ReviewPharmaceutical Industry KnowledgeLegal Analysis Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationLegal ResearchRegulatory ComplianceData Privacy KnowledgeContract ManagementClinical Trial AgreementsCommercial ContractsLegal JudgmentTemplate CreationRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailTeam CollaborationAbility to Handle Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Access

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted to US State Bar

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalMedical DeviceHealthcareClinical ResearchContractual Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support review, negotiation, and execution of company contracts across multiple departments
Partner with clinical, quality, medical affairs, finance, research and development, HR, IT, and other internal clients
Identify and address key legal issues for business teams
Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate clinical-related contracts, including clinical trial agreements, ancillary agreements, investigator sponsored studies, collaboration and development agreements, sponsored research agreements, and CRO agreements
Draft and negotiate consulting, master services, promotional speaker bureau, vendor and service, IT software license, HR benefit and contractor, lease, confidentiality, and non-disclosure agreements
Liaise between internal business units and external parties regarding legal and contractual matters
Escalate matters as necessary to reduce company risk and support business objectives
Respond to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
Identify risks and issues and propose alternatives that meet business objectives while reducing risk
Review and track in-process and ongoing agreements
Support employees regarding the Contract Management process
Coordinate with Intellectual Property Counsel, Regulatory Counsel, Compliance, and Quality Assurance
Prepare, modify, and create template and unique agreements
Communicate contract status and issues to employees and outside parties
Handle miscellaneous legal tasks and special assignments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Admitted to a US state bar in good standing
Minimum of 5+ years of major law firm and/or in-house experience with a pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare company
Minimum of 2+ years reviewing and negotiating Clinical Trial Agreements (U.S. and ex-U.S.)
Precise drafting and strong legal analysis skills
Knowledge of regulations, statutes, and industry guidelines impacting pharmaceutical research, development, and commercial contracts, including data privacy
Proficient with Word
Working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Access
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with all levels of management and personnel
Strong organizational and planning skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Sound commercial and legal judgment
Flexibility in a rapidly changing business environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential bonus
Stock
Benefits
Other applicable variable compensation