[Hiring] Pharmaceutical Contracts Counsel @Axiom Talent Platform

Role Description

We are seeking Pharmaceutical Contracts Counsel to support future client engagements across the life sciences sector. Our clients are seeking attorneys who thrive in high-volume, fast-paced environments and bring broad-based commercial contracting experience within pharmaceutical or biotech organizations.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), work orders, and change orders.
• Support a wide range of business functions by handling diverse contract types, including IT licenses and SaaS subscriptions, event and sponsorship agreements, and material transfer agreements (MTAs).
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on contract terms, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy.
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Procurement, IT, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to support day-to-day contracting needs.
• Support manufacturing and supply chain-related agreements, including those involving CMOs, CDMOs, and distribution partners, as part of a broader commercial practice.
• Ensure contracts align with internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Contribute to contract process improvements, including development of templates, playbooks, and scalable workflows.
• Manage multiple concurrent matters with competing deadlines in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 4–12+ years of experience in commercial contracting, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences companies.
• Strong, hands-on experience drafting and negotiating MSAs, SOWs, work orders, and related commercial agreements in a high-volume setting.
• Demonstrated experience across a variety of agreement types, including IT/software agreements, vendor contracts, event/sponsorship agreements, and MTAs.
• Ability to operate as a generalist supporting multiple business units, with comfort shifting across different contract types and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, supply, or distribution agreements is preferred but not required as a primary focus.
• Proven ability to independently manage a large pipeline of contracts with efficiency and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication skills, with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to advising business teams.
• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Preferred Skills

• Prior in-house experience within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences company.
• Experience supporting procurement, IT, and commercial teams in a centralized legal function.
• Familiarity with regulatory considerations impacting pharma contracts (e.g., FDA, GMP, GxP environments).
• Exposure to biologics or large-molecule manufacturing and distribution environments.
• Ability to quickly integrate into new teams and deliver value in dynamic client settings.

Compensation

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

Company Description

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers.

• Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence.
• Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent.
• Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.