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Pulse BiosciencesHayward, CA, United States
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Pulse Biosciences (Nasdaq : PLSE) : Join the Future of Bioelectric Medicine

Pulse Biosciences is a novel bioelectric medicine company committed to health innovation that has the potential to improve the quality of life for patients. The Company’s proprietary CellFX nsPFA (nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation) technology delivers nanosecond pulses of electrical energy to non-thermally ablate cells while sparing adjacent noncellular tissue.

The Company is actively pursuing the development of its CellFX nsPFA technology for use in the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation and percutaneously in a select few other markets where it could have a profound positive impact on healthcare for both patients and providers. Visit pulsebiosciences.com to learn more.

Why Join Us?

  • Our Mission : To build a viable Company that designs, produces, and commercializes nano-pulse technology to improve and extend the lives of patients. To solve the needs of patients, physicians, and healthcare providers with high quality and high reliability products and services, developed in accordance with rigorous scientific, engineering, and clinical standards. We exist to make a positive difference in the lives of patients, physicians, healthcare providers, shareholders and our Pulse Biosciences team members.
  • Our Culture : A community of creative, forward-thinking individuals tackling challenges with ingenuity and collaboration.
  • Our Commitment : Hiring the best and brightest minds to advance our world-class organization.

What You Will Experience :

  • Culture and Purpose - Purposeful and rewarding work collaborating with bright and curious minds brings us together!
  • Innovative Environment - An environment that fosters innovation to take products from concept to human use quickly.
  • Growth Opportunities - Learning culture focusing on professional and personal growth and development that you can only get in a startup-like environment!
  • Comprehensive Benefits - A variety of health insurance plans and supplemental insurance options, and 401k retirement savings plan.
  • Ownership and Rewards - Stock options awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to share in our success.
  • Work-Life Balance - Enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, flexible work schedule and wellness program, including onsite gym and mindfulness classes.
  • Diversity & Inclusion - A commitment to providing a respectful work environment to our diverse workforce.
  • About the Role

    The Lead Counsel will play a key role in building Pulse Bio’s legal function, serving as our GC’s deputy in various matters and as a cross-functional strategic advisor for all our Business Units, specifically our percutaneous electrode, cardiac clamp and cardiac catheter product development teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a broad range of legal matters, including corporate governance, privacy and compliance. As Lead Counsel, you will also partner closely with the business to review, negotiate, and draft contracts covering a wide range of business relationships, including our key relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, collaborators, researchers, and customers. You will work cross-functionally across all departments and engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, including the Company’s senior leadership team. Success in this role will require sound judgement, discretion, and strong organizational intelligence.

    To Make an Impact, You Will :

  • Draft, negotiate, review, maintain, and interpret agreements covering a range of Pulse Bio’s product development activities around the world (e.g., research agreements, clinical trial agreements).
  • Advise Business Units on Company policies, business strategy, and legal issues and risks.
  • Exercise sound judgment and provide risk-based advice, while ensuring legal and ethical compliance.
  • Assist in creating and improving agreements, templates, and policies for Pulse Bio, as we develop new products and enter new markets.
  • Respond to user, customer and third-party escalations, including trust, privacy and safety issues, and recommend policy, content, product, or other solutions that address or mitigate the cause of escalations in a business-friendly manner.
  • Proactively assist and counsel the business and its employees to address legal, regulatory and reputational concerns relating to key areas of risk for medical device manufacturers, including the federal anti-kickback statutes, domestic and international privacy laws, and anti-bribery / anti-corruption regulations.
  • Be a thought leader in the department for best practices for Legal Operations and assist with implementation of continuous improvement projects.
  • Represent Pulse Bio externally to customers, suppliers, competitors, and opposing counsel, and resolve legal issues using negotiation skills and legal experience.
  • Assist with high volume legal contracts, including CTAs, MSAs and work orders, purchase agreements, and sponsored research agreements.
  • Identify, conceptualize and implement processes and tools for scaling the Department’s processes.
  • Conduct legal research and assist in other legal matters, as and when assigned by the General Counsel or as otherwise needed.
  • To Excel, You Will Bring :

  • J.D. degree or equivalent required, with top academic credentials, from a leading law school.
  • Membership in a U.S. state bar or otherwise qualified to be a registered in-house counsel under California’s multi-jurisdictional practice program.
  • 7-8 years of experience in a transactional legal practice required with at least 2-3 years of in-house experience at a life-science company strongly preferred.
  • Advanced contract drafting and negotiation experience with an orientation to teach and train others.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with an ability to both influence and accommodate functional stakeholders, while providing clients with pragmatic legal advice.
  • Strong command of US and EU laws applicable to the medical device industry or demonstrated interest in developing expertise as a life science counsel (for example, experience with FDA Act, CCPA and GDPR).
  • Experience with, and enthusiasm for, negotiating commercial agreements, with an ability to keep complex legal negotiations on-track and on time.
  • Highly adaptable, collaborative, empathetic, and positive.
  • Ability to handle ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities with flexibility, patience and poise.
  • Tactful, principled and a great communicator, both orally and in writing, for example someone who can both actively listen and communicate legal issues and solutions clearly, concisely and appropriately (e.g., diplomatically) at different levels of the organization.
  • Detail-oriented, well-organized, and technically adept.
  • Proactive, motivated, nimble, and commercially-minded.
  • A strong work ethic and the ability to manage competing priorities, especially someone who has thrived in a fast-paced, lean, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Able to work conscientiously and with minimal direction, while using good judgment.
  • Able to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
  • Able to foster pleasant and productive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders (e.g., to approach work with modesty, a sense of humor and positive attitude).
  • Mission-driven and excited to contribute to Pulse Bio’s mission to improve human health with its pioneering Nano Pulse Stimulation (NPS) technology.
  • Proficient knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Able to travel up to 5% of the time. Overnight and / or international travel may be required.
  • Able to lift 15-20 pounds.
  • Pay Range

    Compensation is determined based on a wide range of factors including location, job-related skills, experience, education, and training. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. This pay range is specific to Northern California location. Base salary range : $200k - $250k.

    Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare?

    Apply today to join Pulse Biosciences and help us redefine the boundaries of medicine with bioelectric innovation. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.pulsebiosciences.com.

    We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, age, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

    PRINCIPALS ONLY; UNSOLICITED CANDIDATE SUBMISSIONS FROM RECRUITERS OR THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES WILL BE CONSIDERED FREE REFERRALS.

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