Paralegal, Basel e/v/e/r/y/o/n/e
Core
Paralegal supporting legal and business teams by drafting, reviewing, and tracking high-volume commercial contracts for pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.
Role type
In-house paralegal (pharmaceutical regulatory & contract management)
Builds
Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Quality Agreements for B2B pharmaceutical clients
Domain
Life sciences / Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Required skills
Contract drafting and negotiation, Regulatory compliance (FDA, EMA, cGMP), Intellectual property management, Tech transfer documentation, Corporate secretarial duties, Legal database management, Life sciences drug development lifecycle knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience in CDMO or CRO environments, Proficiency with Ironclad, Conga, or DocuSign CLM, Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR regulations
Technologies
Ironclad, Conga, DocuSign CLM
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate foundational agreements including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, and Quality Agreements; Manage contract lifecycle from intake to expiration; Ensure contract terms align with cGMP and health authority regulations; Assist in audit preparation for regulatory inspections; Safeguard intellectual property by distinguishing Background and Foreground IP; Liaise between QA teams and client legal counsel; Track corporate filings and facility licenses
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
