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Director/Senior Director, Corporate Counsel

Lexington, MA

About Voyager Therapeutics


Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VYGR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to leveraging the power of human genetics to modify the course of – and ultimately cure – neurological diseases. Our pipeline includes programs for Alzheimer’s disease, Friedreich’s ataxia, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and multiple other diseases of the central nervous system. Many of our programs are derived from our TRACER™ AAV capsid discovery platform, which we have used to generate novel capsids and identify associated receptors to potentially enable high brain penetration with genetic medicines following intravenous dosing. Some of our programs are wholly owned, and some are advancing with partners including Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease; Novartis Pharma AG; and Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.voyagertherapeutics.com.

Voyager Therapeutics® is a registered trademark, and TRACER™ is a trademark, of Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. 

Job Summary:

Voyager Therapeutics is adding a key member to our organization and seeking a Director/Senior Director, Corporate Counsel.  This visible position, reporting to our Chief Legal Officer, will partner across the organization using their expertise to provide practical, creative and efficient solutions to help drive the R&D endeavors of Voyager.  A Director/Senior Director in the Legal department must be technically proficient, a good communicator, be a good person who works well with people at all organizational levels and is team oriented.  The ability and willingness to work hard, and to put the interests of clients and Voyager first is fundamental. An attorney in this role must have corporate and broad contracting experience, with experience applying that knowledge in the life sciences business sector. Experience in securities law preferred but not required and can be trained.

Position Specific Responsibilities:

  • Actively leads and negotiates agreements with our customers, distributors, and suppliers, including collaboration and licensing agreements, strategic service agreements, material transfer agreements, and supplier and other procurement agreements.
  • Engages with Voyager collaborators and customers to ensure the success of therapeutic programs.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable securities regulations by preparation and review of SEC filings, including the company’s proxy statement, 10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks, earnings materials and other investor presentations.
  • Works collaboratively with Voyager R&D and G&A teams to support day-to-day and ad hoc business development transactions.
  • Reviews technical and logistical materials to support our program teams to ensure compliance with associated transactions.
  • Provide assistance to the Human Resources team on employee matters.
  • Hybrid role of minimum 3 days in our Lexington, MA office to promote engagement with the business.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

  • J.D. degree and current bar membership in good standing, with at least 5-9 years of combined law firm and in-house experience; candidates will be leveled commensurate with their experience
  • Significant experience in the life science space
  • Broad experience as a contracts attorney, particularly with master services agreements, supply agreements, software agreements and other commercial contracts
  • Above average writing and verbal communication and time management skills, with a focus on pragmatic decision-making and efficient delivery of legal advice in a rapidly changing environment
  • Understanding of business-oriented approaches to transactions, with the ability to effectively evaluate legal exposure, manage risk, and achieve business goals within appropriate legal guidelines
  • Broad aptitude for managing multiple, competing timelines in support of cross-functional teams
  • Acute attention to detail, with the ability to collaborate with team members, and communicate in a timely and responsive manner
  • Business pragmatism and acumen
  • Openness to continuous learning

Requirements:

Educational Requirements:

  • BA/BS and JD degree from accredited colleges or universities
  • Admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Experience:

  • Five to seven years working in the life sciences (can be combined law firm and in-house experience)
  • Experience in the full range of pre-clinical contracting
  • Securities law experience preferred or a desire to learn securities law for a public company
  • Employment law experience preferred or a desire to learn

 

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