Paralegal / Senior Paralegal

Description:

The Company:

This publicly held clinical-stage biotechnology company is focused on developing treatments for patients suffering from complex rare diseases using its novel cell penetrating peptide technology platform. Their lead product candidate, CTI-1601, is a subcutaneously administered, recombinant fusion protein intended to deliver human frataxin (FXN), an essential protein to the mitochondria of patients with Friedreich's ataxia. Friedreich's ataxia is a rare, progressive, and fatal disease in which patients are unable to produce sufficient FXN due to a genetic abnormality.

The company has assembled an experienced management team, each of whom has over 20 years of pharmaceutical industry experience and has about 65 employees. Their management team, employees, and consultants have significant expertise in discovery, nonclinical and clinical development, regulatory affairs and the development of manufacturing processes utilizing good manufacturing practices (GMPs).

The company's strategy is to become a leader in the treatment of rare diseases by leveraging their technology platform and applying their team's know-how and expertise to the development of CTI-1601 and other future pipeline programs. They are best characterized by entrepreneurial and scientific leadership and a participatory workforce committed to success.

Position:

Paralegal/Sr. Paralegal

Location:

This position is based in the Bala Cynwyd, PA office. This role can maintain a flexible hybrid schedule, but is expected to be in the office at least 2 days per week and as otherwise needed for special meetings, projects, etc.

Position Summary:

The Paralegal/Sr. Paralegal will be a key part of Larimar's Team, providing support in various legal areas, such as contract review and management. The Paralegal/Sr. Paralegal will report to the Vice President, Legal and Compliance, but will also work closely with the Attorney and with the Associate Director, Legal and Compliance Systems. In Larimar's collaborative environment, the Paralegal/Sr. Paralegal will have the opportunity to be involved in multiple areas of the company's business and interact with team members in the company's various business units.

• Assist Attorney with contract reviews including global clinical trial-related agreements
• Lead execution of routine agreements, amendments and renewals
• Guide business sponsors through the contract review process and use of the contract life cycle management system
• Assist the contract lifecycle management system owner with administration of the system
• Create legal policies and templates
• Conduct legal research as requested
• Support the Attorney with the data privacy program as requested
• Conduct special projects as needed

Requirements:

Education, Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• At least 3 years paralegal experience in a life sciences practice area or biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry that includes involvement in contracting (position level commensurate with applicable experience)
• Associate's or Bachelors' degree required, or comparable experience
• Experience with electronic contract life cycle management systems preferred
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple activities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skilled at proactively identifying and addressing potential risks
• Organized and detail-oriented

Benefits:

Larimar Therapeutics offers all employees incentive stock options, a comprehensive benefits plan including 401K, and a flexible PTO policy.

We are committed to equal-employment principles, and we recognize the value of committed employees who feel they are being treated in an equitable and professional manner. We strive to find ways to attract, develop and retain the talent needed to meet business objectives, and to recruit and employ highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities in which we live.

Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the relationship with all candidates and employees are made in a non-discriminatory manner—without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, or any other factor determined to be an unlawful basis for such decisions by federal, state, or local statutes.

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