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Vice President, Legal Operations

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
Location
Cambridge, MA
Posted
16 days ago
Department
540 - Legal
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
  • Minimum 12 years of relevant healthcare compliance experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and/or life sciences industry
  • Demonstrated legal operations experience as well as experience designing, implementing, and/or enhancing organizational contracting processes
  • Experience in structuring, drafting and negotiating licensing, M&A and other complex strategic transactions
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively across functions and at all levels in the organization
Nice to have
  • Experience in the preparation and review of SEC filings and compliance with SEC requirements
  • Experience supporting capital markets transactions, including equity offerings
  • Knowledge of Internal Audit with SOX compliance matters
What the job really is

The Vice President, Legal Operations at Amylyx is responsible for leading the company's legal operations, including contracting functions and strategic transactions. This role involves providing legal guidance to executive leadership, developing scalable contracting processes, and supporting organizational growth initiatives. The position requires strong legal expertise, operational excellence, and the ability to manage legal and operational risks in a dynamic biotechnology environment.

Things to weigh
  • Remote work opportunities available, but not in certain states including Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Michigan, and Tennessee
  • Travel to corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year is required
  • Compensation range provided, but final offer may vary based on experience and qualifications
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