Commercial Counsel

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Commercial Counsel (Contract – Full-Time, Remote)

Location : Remote (Boston area preferred)

Hours : 40 hours / week

Rate : $100–120 / hr

Base pay range : $100–120 / hr

About the Role

A leading global biopharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel to support technology contracting, AI‑related initiatives, and clinical trial operations. This role will focus on negotiating SaaS agreements, master service agreements, and emerging technology contracts that incorporate AI‑related terms and compliance considerations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a tech‑savvy commercial attorney with strong contracting skills and experience supporting R&D, clinical operations, or digital transformation teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate SaaS contracts and MSAs with clinical trial vendors, focusing on incorporating AI‑specific terms and requirements.
• Ensure all technology and vendor contracts comply with internal policies, regulatory frameworks, and data‑privacy standards.
• Partner with technology, clinical trial, procurement, and compliance teams to evaluate privacy and regulatory considerations related to AI use in clinical trials.
• Draft and refine contractual language addressing the use of AI tools, models, and platforms in clinical research settings.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, regulatory implications, and best practices for adopting AI within clinical development programs.
• Support overflow commercial contracting needs and provide clear, practical guidance to cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level

Employment type : Contract

Job function : Legal

Industries : Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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