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Amgen Inc. is hiring a Senior Associate Paralegal - Preclinical Contracting

About the Role

This position provides legal and administrative support for preclinical contracting activities, including drafting, reviewing, and managing agreements, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and maintaining contract documentation in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and review preclinical research agreements and related legal documents
  • Collaborate with legal and scientific teams to finalize contract terms
  • Maintain accurate records of executed contracts and amendments
  • Track contract timelines and key milestones using internal systems
  • Support due diligence and audit preparation processes
  • Coordinate signature workflows and approvals across departments
  • Ensure compliance with internal legal and regulatory requirements
  • Assist in the development and updating of contract templates
  • Communicate with external partners regarding contract status
  • Monitor expiration dates and renewal options in active contracts
  • Organize and manage electronic contract repositories
  • Provide status updates to legal managers and project leads
  • Identify and escalate potential contractual risks
  • Support cross-functional initiatives involving legal documentation
  • Participate in process improvement projects within the legal team
  • Assist with onboarding of new research partners
  • Prepare summaries of contract terms for internal stakeholders
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive research and legal data
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and standard operating procedures
  • Support training efforts for contract-related tools and systems

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package offered

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with a combination of remote and on-site days

Team

Part of the Legal department supporting preclinical research and development activities

Why This Role Matters

This role plays a critical part in enabling early-stage research by ensuring legal agreements are executed efficiently and accurately, directly supporting innovation and scientific progress.

What We Offer

Opportunities for professional development, a collaborative team environment, and meaningful work that contributes to advancing medical research.

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Required Skills
Contract NegotiationComplianceCommunicationProject ManagementAttention to detail
About company
Amgen Inc.
Amgen is a biotechnology company that pioneers the world of biotech in the fight against the world’s toughest diseases, with a focus on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease.
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Posted 7 months ago