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ABOUT US

Sorrento Therapeutics Inc. is a fast growing, clinical stage, antibody-centric, biopharmaceutical company developing new therapies to turn malignant cancers into manageable and possibly curable diseases. Sorrento's multimodal multipronged approach to fighting cancer is made possible by its' extensive immuno-oncology platforms, including key assets such as fully human antibodies ("G-MAB™ library"), clinical stage immuno-cellular therapies ("CAR-T"), intracellular targeting antibodies ("iTAbs"), antibody-drug conjugates ("ADC"), and clinical stage oncolytic virus ("Sephrevir®").

We attract smart people who play well with others. We're small enough for your ideas to make a big impact, and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.

If you’re a quick learner, enjoy working in the biotech industry, and share our mission of providing ground-breaking impact to medicine, each other, and our patients, Sorrento Therapeutics is the place for you!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Sorrento Therapeutics (“Sorrento”) is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to serve as a key member of the Sorrento Legal Department.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Corporate Counsel is a key member of the Sorrento Legal Department and will perform a broad range of legal work, focusing primarily on managing the day-to-day contracting needs of a rapidly growing clinical-stage and commercial biopharmaceutical company. This role will contribute substantively to the development and management of the company’s corporate contracting and will partner effectively with the company’s R&D, Clinical, Business Development, Finance and Human Resources teams. The Corporate Counsel will be comfortable working under very tight deadlines and work cooperatively and collaboratively with the rest of the legal team to meet the company’s goals. This role will be a high-profile, high-growth position with significant exposure to all levels of the company and will offer the potential for expansion of duties and opportunities to make a significant impact on the company’s continued growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including CDAs, MTAs, MSAs, CTAs, CRO agreements, consulting and physician advisory board agreements, commercial and API supply and manufacturing agreements, quality agreements, and research agreements with partners and academic institutions.
• Draft and negotiate a high-volume of specialized agreements necessary for the startup and conduct of clinical trials, including confidentiality, vendor and CRO services, clinical trial, investigator-initiated studies, informed consents, and letters of indemnity.
• Provide advice and counsel clients on the preparation of agreements as well as the company's rights and obligations under executed agreements.
• Contribute to the establishment and ongoing improvement of contracting practices and procedures, including template development and associated playbooks.
• Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure that the company conducts its business in compliance with applicable FDA, Fraud and Abuse, Anti-Kickback, FCPA, HIPAA, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Provide support on all other matters requested by the General Counsel or other members of the Legal Department, including with respect to litigation matters, as needed.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate required
• 3-7 years of experience within a high-growth U.S. publicly traded biotech and/or pharmaceutical company, or law firm equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of contracts for biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical companies, with a particular emphasis on clinical contracting.

• Strong verbal and analytical skills, sound business judgment, and excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• The ability to manage and complete multiple and simultaneous projects on time.
• Attention to detail and impeccable follow thru.
• Must demonstrate a customer-service orientation and a positive, ‘can do’ attitude, balanced with honesty, integrity, and trust-building behaviors in all dealings.
• Embrace teamwork and demonstrate flexibility with the demands of the position.

YOUR REWARD:

Support scientists who are on the leading edge of immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer.

Earn a competitive salary that allows you to focus your attention on your passion.

A comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, matching 401k, 10 paid holidays, and three-weeks’ PTO, plus stock options.

If this sounds like the right career to fit your personality and interests, please apply, we’re looking forward to meeting you!

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Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer