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Codera

Manager/Senior Manager, Contracts

San Diego, CA · Remote

Bachelors Degree required; paralegal or contract certification preferred * Minimum 4 years of experience in contracts management in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company * Advanced knowledge of ...

Rockstar

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San Francisco, CA

$67K - $78K/yr

... intelligence, robotics, biotech, manufacturing, and aerospace. Immigration Specialist The ... paralegals or attorneys comfortable with case drafting and eager to leverage new technologies.

Danaher

Senior AI Engineer, Legal - USA Remote

$128K - $177K/yr

... and biotechnology. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference? At ... operations, paralegal experience, law school coursework, or JD. It would be a plus if you also ...

CyberCoders

Associate Attorney

Washington, DC · On-site

Maintain accurate matter management and billing records; mentor junior attorneys and paralegals as ... Technical background or degree in engineering, computer science, biotechnology, or a related field ...

Merck Group

Senior Counsel -US Rare Tumors

Boston, MA · On-site

$188K - $283K/yr

... paralegals. * Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure all activities comply with FDA, OIG, CMS ... Prior in-house experience at a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company. * Demonstrated expertise in ...

Loyola University Chicago

Contract Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$71K - $86K/yr

Contract management, paralegal, or other comparable experience preferred. In addition to meeting ... required biotech and pharmaceutical laws and regulations including FDA, GCP, HIPAA and ICH.

Merck Group

Senior Counsel -US Rare Tumors

Boston, MA · On-site

$188K - $283K/yr

... paralegals. * Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure all activities comply with FDA, OIG, CMS ... Prior in-house experience at a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company. * Demonstrated expertise in ...

Neurocrine Biosciences

Legal Contracts Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$94K - $126K/yr

Paralegal Certificate required * Biotech/Pharma industry experience strongly preferred * Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret legal documents and to effectively present information to ...

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How much do biotech paralegal jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for biotech paralegal in the United States is $59,731.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the primary day-to-day responsibilities of a Biotech Paralegal?

As a Biotech Paralegal, you will regularly assist attorneys by conducting legal research on biotechnology patents, preparing and filing compliance documents, and supporting intellectual property litigation or transaction processes. Your daily tasks may include reviewing scientific documents, tracking patent deadlines, coordinating with scientists and legal teams, and managing large volumes of data and records. You'll also help ensure that all documents adhere to regulatory standards and assist with correspondence between external counsel, clients, and regulatory agencies. This role requires a blend of legal acumen and technical understanding to bridge the gap between science and the law effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Biotech Paralegal position, and why are they important?

A Biotech Paralegal typically requires a strong background in legal research, intellectual property law, and an understanding of biotechnology or life sciences, often supported by a paralegal certificate or relevant degree. Familiarity with legal management software, patent databases, and compliance tools is highly advantageous in this role. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are vital soft skills for success. These abilities are essential for efficiently managing complex legal documentation, supporting attorneys, and ensuring regulatory compliance in the highly regulated biotech industry.

What does a Biotech Paralegal do?

A Biotech Paralegal assists attorneys in the biotechnology and life sciences industries by handling legal research, preparing regulatory filings, managing intellectual property (such as patents and trademarks), and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. They may work with biotech firms, pharmaceutical companies, or law firms specializing in biotech law. Their role often involves reviewing contracts, navigating FDA approvals, and supporting corporate transactions.

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Legal Operations Manager

Legal Operations Manager

Structure Therapeutics

South San Francisco, CA • On-site

$115K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 hours ago

Job description

About Us:
Structure Therapeutics develops life-changing medicines for patients using advanced structure-based and computational drug discovery technology. The company's platform combines the latest advancements in visualization of molecular interactions, computational chemistry, and data integration to design orally available, superior small molecule medicines that overcome current limitations of biologic and peptide drugs. We are advancing a clinical-stage pipeline of differentiated treatments focused on chronic diseases with high unmet need, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and pulmonary conditions.
Structure Therapeutics is led by an experienced group of international drug innovators and financed by top-tier global life sciences investors. The company completed an initial public offering (IPO) in February 2023. With offices in California and Shanghai, Structure Therapeutics has the benefit of being at the center of life science innovation in both the US and China and capitalizing on the strengths of each geographic location.
Position Summary:
This Legal Operations Manager will be primarily responsible for supporting all aspects of contracting activities as well as patent administrative matters at Structure. This position will also draft, review and finalize standard contracts and contract amendments in consultation with attorneys and other members of the contract management team. This position will be responsible for updating contract templates and maintaining our contract database. This position will also assist the legal team in obtaining and managing legal records. This position will report to Senior Vice President, Legal.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Serve as an escalation point of contact for internal and external contract process/status questions and more complex contract negotiations.
  • Manage contract workflow and work with cross departmental liaisons to ensure efficient contract execution.
  • Draft, review and manage certain business contracts, which may include confidentiality agreements, SOWs, consulting and service agreements, and various vendor services agreements with supervision from attorneys.
  • Coordinate with outside counsel and in-house legal team to obtain legal documents, g., patent declarations and assignments; and manage legal records. Ensure accuracy, correct signature sequence etc.
  • Upkeep of patent portfolio database (bibliographic data in Excel spreadsheet)
  • IP file management (SharePoint, Box)
  • Submit procurement requests (PO) for Legal department

Qualifications:
  • BS/BA degree in related discipline with a minimum of five years of related experience; candidates with advanced business or law degree and five or more years of experience preferred.
  • Paralegal certification (contracts and/or patent) preferred.
  • In-house experience at a biotechnology, pharmaceutical or life science company preferred, with a focus on contract management
  • Experience working with attorneys and senior leaders
  • Good understanding of contract terms and structure, contract management processes, including tracking, negotiation, approval and execution.
  • Good understanding of patents, the patent application process, and related formalities.
  • Ability to work both independently and effectively across a variety of functional groups (such as Commercial, Research and Development, CMC, Human Resources, Finance, Facilities and IT) and all levels of management.
  • Flexible and willing to learn new procedures and skill sets.
  • Experience with or knowledge of paralegal support tasks, with a focus on intellectual property matters or corporate matters, preferred. Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
  • Must have strong oral and written communication skills
  • English and Chinese bilingual skills preferred.

Structure Therapeutics Inc. is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.
Structure Therapeutics is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $115,000 - $135,000. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's geography, qualifications, skills, and experience.
At Structure, base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity. Structure Therapeutics also offers various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, unlimited PTO, and a number of paid holidays including winter shutdown.
Notice to Recruiters/Staffing Agencies
Recruiters and staffing agencies should not contact Structure Therapeutics through this page. All recruitment vendors (search firms, recruitment agencies, and staffing companies) are prohibited from contacting our hiring manager(s), executive team members, or employees.
We require that all recruiters and staffing agencies have a fully executed, formal written agreement on file.
Structure Therapeutics' receipt or acceptance of an unsolicited resume submitted by a vendor organization to this website or employee does not constitute an actual or implied contract between Structure Therapeutics and such organization and will be considered unsolicited and Structure Therapeutics will not be responsible for related fees.
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Recruiters will always contact you using the domain of Structuretx.com. We will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers. If you are unsure if a message is from Structure Therapeutics, please email human resources.

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