Who we are :
Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.
At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation. Through an inclusive and equitableculture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science. For over 35 years, Maravai’s portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.
Your next role as a Miracle Maker
Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Legal team as an Associate Director, Assistant General Counsel . The Associate Director, Assistant General Counsel will serve as a key attorney for commercial and licensing transactions within the Maravai LifeSciences portfolio, working alongside other attorneys to provide legal services to Maravai’s commercial teams. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Associate General Counsel and will work closely with the commercial team and other cross-functional business partners. This attorney will play a critical role in shaping our legal and commercial organizations, negotiating important technology and IP-focused commercial transactions to support commercial growth while ensuring compliance with internal policies and applicable laws and regulations.
The Associate Director, Assistant General Counsel will be solution-oriented, self-motivated, independent, poised, persuasive, and constructive. S/he will use excellent judgment, business acumen, and technical skill to resolve complex issues and advance corporate objectives.
The successful candidate will have experience advising on commercial and IP licensing transactions in a demanding law firm environment demonstrating expertise in developing practical solutions that balance competing legal and business considerations.
How you will make an impact:
Serve as a key attorney for commercial and licensing transactions within the Maravai LifeSciences portfolio, advising commercial and business development teams to ensure alignment to strategic direction and compliance with internal policies.
Support the development and maintenance of standard forms of agreements, approved negotiating playbooks, and the software and processes for contract lifecycle management.
Advise on a broad range of transactions, including in and out licensing agreements, product supply agreements, distribution agreements, complex service agreements, sponsored research agreements, collaboration agreements, general contractual matters and provisions related to proprietary rights, marketing, antitrust, confidentiality, government contracts, privacy, regulatory affairs, indemnity, liability, damages, warranty, anti-bribery, and import and export.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including product management, commercial, finance, research & development and manufacturing to anticipate and resolve issues and facilitate world-class customer service.
Monitor and administer contract review as well as other approval processes, escalations, policies, and contract playbooks.
Support and resolve customer, supplier, and other commercial disputes.
Support initiatives related to regulatory compliance and risk management.
Handle multiple complex legal matters, and complete projects in a timely manner.
Assist and support the organization on strategic projects.
Perform other functions and duties as required.
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