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Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, need for liver transplantation and premature mortality.

Every member of our Madrigal team is connected by our shared purpose: leading the fight against MASH.

Madrigal’s medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THR-β agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH.

Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by both the FDA and European Commission for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (F2 to F3). An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c).

Our success is driven by our people.

We are building a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performing culture that values scientific excellence, operational rigor, and collaboration.

To support our continued growth, we are strengthening our workforce strategy to ensure we have the right talent, at the right time, in the right way.

The Associate Director, Legal Operations & Board Liaison is an operational leader responsible for driving execution excellence across the Legal & Compliance organization while serving as a central coordinator for Board and committee operations.

This role blends legal operations, project management, and governance support to ensure Legal & Compliance leaders, the Executive Leadership Team, and the Board of Directors are equipped with accurate information, disciplined processes, and timely decision support.

Operating as a trusted partner to the CEO, ELT, Legal & Compliance leadership, and Corporate Secretary function, this individual brings structure to complex projects and initiatives, ensures governance processes run smoothly, and enables Legal & Compliance to operate with rigor, transparency, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Legal Operations, Governance & Program Management Lead end‑to‑end planning and execution of complex Legal and Compliance initiatives, including policy rollouts, system implementations, and cross‑functional operational improvements. Translate legal, regulatory, and governance requirements into executable project plans with clear milestones, ownership, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies. Drive prioritization, sequencing, and execution discipline across competing Legal & Compliance initiatives. Support the effective operation of Legal and Compliance governance structures, including meeting management, reporting cadences, and oversight processes. Ensure governance and operational processes align with industry and regulatory expectations and internal Legal & Compliance standards.
• 2. Board of Directors & Committee Liaison Serve as a primary operational liaison for the Board of Directors and applicable committees (e.g., Audit, Compensation, Nomination & Governance, Scientific), in close partnership with the CEO, Corporate Secretary, and other department/functional representatives. Own end‑to‑end coordination of Board and committee logistics, including calendars, agendas, materials intake, review workflows, version control, approvals, and timely distribution through the Board portal. Track Board and committee questions, requests, and action items; ensure accurate follow‑up and timely responses from Legal, Compliance, and cross‑functional partners. Support preparation of Board‑level Legal and Compliance updates, dashboards, and governance materials. Support Board members with administrative and other logistical matters as necessary.
• 3. Executive & Cross‑Functional Coordination Act as a central point of coordination between Legal, Compliance, Finance, IT, and key business stakeholders on high‑priority initiatives. Facilitate cross‑functional working sessions, steering committees, and governance forums to drive alignment, resolve issues, and support decision‑making. Anticipate risks, bottlenecks, and resourcing constraints; proactively recommend solutions to leadership.
• 4. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Establish and evolve Legal Operations project management standards, tools, templates, and best practices. Identify opportunities to streamline Legal & Compliance processes, improve transparency, and reduce operational friction. Develop dashboards and reporting to provide leadership with clear visibility into project status, risks, and governance obligations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years’ experience supporting Legal and/or Executive teams
• HS Diploma and 12+ years’ experience supporting Legal and/or Executive teams in pharmaceutical or biotech organizations
• Experience supporting Board of Director activities is required
• Experience in roles that require a high level of discretion, judgment and executive professionalism required
• Ability to develop and manage project plans and manage internal/external stakeholders
• Highly organized and dependable
• Travel may be required

Madrigal’s Total Rewards strategy is based on a biotech industry peer group comparator and is inclusive of base pay, bonus and equity.

Our equity offers meaningful opportunity allowing our employees to share in the success they help create.

By aligning individual and company performance, we empower employees to think like owners, giving them a stake in the organization.

All employees receive equity, which we believe reinforces our ownership culture.

Base salary is determined by several factors including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, education, experience, business needs and market demands.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position, applicable to all candidates, is $169,751 - $203,245 per year.

We comply with all applicable minimum wage laws.

All full-time employees receive equity, which reinforces our ownership culture and offers meaningful opportunity for our employees to share in the success they help create.

By aligning individual and company performance, we empower employees to think like owners, giving them a stake in the organization.

Full-time employees are also eligible for comprehensive benefits, including flexible paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance, and 401(k) offerings (i.e., traditional, Roth, and employer match) in accordance with applicable plans.

We also offer additional voluntary benefits like supplemental life insurance, legal services, and other offerings.

In addition, we offer mental health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family.

The company also provides other benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance, please contact HR@madrigalpharma.com.

Madrigal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or disabled status, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Madrigal. Madrigal will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Madrigal will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Madrigal and the agency has been established.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis and can be submitted through our Madrigal Careers site.

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Join our growing team focused on transforming the treatment of people with liver diseases.

Madrigal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or disabled status, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.