Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple PRO-XTEN ® dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.
Vir Biotechnology has exclusive rights to the universal PRO-XTEN ® masking platform for oncology and infectious disease. PRO-XTEN ® is a trademark of Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Sanofi company.
We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Vir Biotechnology is seeking a Director, Clinical Contracts-Transactional Counsel to lead the execution of clinical contracting activities supporting our global development programs. Reporting to the Vice President, Strategic Transactions, this role will serve as the primary legal and business partner for clinical contracting matters across clinical trial sites and external vendors.
This is a hands-on position responsible for personally managing the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of a broad range of clinical agreements. The successful candidate will combine deep clinical contracting expertise with practical business judgment to support efficient study startup and execution while appropriately managing risk.
This role is based in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of 3 days per week in the office.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Lead and conduct negotiations of clinical study agreements, including clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, amendments, informed consent-related documents, and other site-facing agreements
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts, including master service agreements, statements of work, material transfer agreements, consulting agreements, and other development-related agreements
Own the end-to-end clinical contracting process for global, multi-site clinical trials, ensuring timely execution in support of development milestones
Serve as the primary contracting partner to Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Procurement, Finance, and Legal teams
Provide practical, risk-based guidance on contractual issues and drive resolution of negotiation escalations
Own and continuously enhance clinical contracting templates, negotiation playbooks, and standard agreement language, incorporating lessons learned from negotiations, evolving regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Partner closely with internal stakeholders to identify contracting risks, develop solutions, and ensure agreement terms support operational execution
Oversee day-to-day management of external site contracting and budget vendors, including governance meetings, KPI reviews, and service work order execution
Monitor changes in applicable regulations and industry practices and incorporate updates into contracting processes and templates
Drive continuous improvement of clinical contracting processes, templates, and negotiation playbooks to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability across Vir's global clinical portfolio
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor’s degree and J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to and in good standing with a U.S. jurisdiction 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry, with significant experience negotiating clinical trial agreements and related development contracts.
Deep expertise independently drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a high volume of clinical trial and vendor agreements
Demonstrated experience supporting global clinical development programs across multiple countries and…