Sr. Associate Paralegal

Career Category

Law/Legal

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Associate Paralegal will support a wide array of contract, Technology, and other corporate topics.  In this role, the Paralegal will advise on business and clinical contracting of the Company, as well as the drafting and negotiating of procurement, operations, and clinical contracts as well as inquiries related to technology support in coordination with attorneys that support these areas.  This role will be expected to advise on strategies for sourcing and supplier management, a wide array of clinical contracting issues (e.g., patient recruitment materials and data sharing) and the world-wide procurement of a variety of goods and services (e.g., software license and development, professional consulting services, and contract manufacturing).  The Paralegal will also assist with the development of resources (including templates, negotiation guides, and training materials), as well as support broader corporate governance, including drafting and managing corporate records and documents.  The Paralegal will work directly with internal clients and external parties and will handle a high volume of matters and inquiries. 

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work under general direction and supervision of an attorney or paralegal to provide legal support on a wide array of contracting issues
• Draft and negotiate high volume of contracts in time sensitive environment while taking responsibility for the quality of work
• Ability to conduct in-depth research and analysis and create deliverables based on that research
• Support adherence to Amgen policies, legal guidelines, and regulatory requirements
• Communicate (written and orally) with internal clients and external parties and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Create, support and deliver training in defined areas
• Undertake special projects as assigned and contribute individually and as a team member to project planning and implementation
• Adapt to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities
• Competency in use of relevant systems and processes
• Understand and comply with all relevant procedures and policies
• Role model the Amgen values

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree and two years directly related experience OR Associate’s degree and 6 years of directly related experience OR high school diploma/GED and 8 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred: completion of an ABA-approved paralegal program
• Four to six years of experience in a paralegal role or relevant legal experience
• Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, or regulatory law
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Superior negotiation skills
• Superior analytical and decision-making skills
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Superior ability to exercise thoughtful judgment and discretion in a high pressure environment
• Strong organizational, multitask and prioritization skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to participate effectively on teams
• Ability to understand and work within defined workstreams
• Experience with using standard office software
• Strong computer literacy (including Microsoft Office) and ability to learn specialized computer programs (e.g., work flow/tracking programs)

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

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