Senior Contracts & Alliances Director

Posted 2 days ago

calico life sciencesSouth San Francisco (CA)

Natural Sciences Managers Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

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About the role

Calico Life Sciences seeks an exceptional business/contracts professional to lead negotiation of external collaborations and internal programs, including SRAs, CDAs, MTAs, licenses, and related agreements. You will partner with scientists, Alliance Management, Finance, and IP counsel to protect Calico's IP, manage milestones, and drive efficient contract workflows. This onsite role emphasizes collaboration and strategic negotiation.

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