Associate Director, Clinical Contracts

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals

Associate Director negotiating clinical trial and biotech contracts for Zentalis, an oncology drug developer. Supporting study start-up, privacy compliance, risk mitigation, and legal operations.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, and understanding of privacy laws such as GDPR. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and improve legal processes within clinical operations.

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Contract NegotiationClinical Trial Agreement DraftingRegulatory ComplianceProblem-Solving SkillsDocument Management

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingConfidentiality AgreementsInternational ContractsPharmaceutical Supply AgreementsCommercialization AgreementsExcelPowerPointLegal Document ReviewRisk AssessmentPolicy Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationDetail-OrientedSelf-MotivatedReliableFlexible

Industry Keywords

Clinical OperationsBiotechnologyPharmaceuticalGDPRPrivacy LawsIn-House Legal ExperienceStakeholder EngagementProcess ImprovementIntellectual PropertyRegulatory Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support counsel for Clinical Operations with domestic and international clinical operations-related documents
Independently draft, analyze, and review legal provisions in confidentiality agreements, clinical trial agreements, informed consent documents, and letters of authorization
Identify and escalate risks, assess impacts, and provide recommendations and practical solutions for contract negotiations and risk mitigation
Interface with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, and other internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues
Identify opportunities to improve processes and maximize legal team efficiency
Assist in developing clinical trial-related policies and procedures
Maintain an accurate and up-to-date clinical operations document repository
Assist with negotiation and management of non-clinical operations documents
Support the Company’s privacy program and review privacy language in contracts and legal documents
Identify potential intellectual property concerns and escalate them to intellectual property counsel
Prepare reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and training materials
Handle other projects and assignments as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS or MS from an accredited U.S. college
5–8 years of relevant industry experience
At least 4 years of industry experience independently negotiating and drafting contracts
Experience negotiating and drafting international contracts
Strong drafting skills
Experience negotiating confidentiality agreements and Work Orders
Prior in-house experience in a legal or clinical operations department at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company strongly preferred
Site experience strongly preferred
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to articulate and defend the Company’s positions in negotiations
Strong practical experience with Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work strategically
Knowledge of pharmaceutical and relevant laws, regulations, policies, and industry standards preferred
Ability to collaborate and work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented, discreet, self-motivated, reliable, responsive, and flexible
Understanding of privacy laws, including GDPR, preferred
Experience with pharmaceutical supply agreements and commercialization agreements is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Support counsel for Clinical Operations with domestic and international clinical operations-related documents
Independently draft, analyze, and review legal provisions in confidentiality agreements, clinical trial agreements, informed consent documents, and letters of authorization
Identify and escalate risks, assess impacts, and provide recommendations and practical solutions for contract negotiations and risk mitigation
Interface with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, and other internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues
Identify opportunities to improve processes and maximize legal team efficiency
Assist in developing clinical trial-related policies and procedures
Maintain an accurate and up-to-date clinical operations document repository
Assist with negotiation and management of non-clinical operations documents
Support the Company’s privacy program and review privacy language in contracts and legal documents
Identify potential intellectual property concerns and escalate them to intellectual property counsel
Prepare reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and training materials
Handle other projects and assignments as needed 🎯 Requirements
BA/BS or MS from an accredited U.S. college
5–8 years of relevant industry experience
At least 4 years of industry experience independently negotiating and drafting contracts
Experience negotiating and drafting international contracts
Strong drafting skills
Experience negotiating confidentiality agreements and Work Orders
Prior in-house experience in a legal or clinical operations department at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company strongly preferred
Site experience strongly preferred
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to articulate and defend the Company’s positions in negotiations
Strong practical experience with Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work strategically
Knowledge of pharmaceutical and relevant laws, regulations, policies, and industry standards preferred
Ability to collaborate and work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented, discreet, self-motivated, reliable, responsive, and flexible
Understanding of privacy laws, including GDPR, preferred
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