Legal Counsel Transactions and Contracts Launched in 2017, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is an international coalition of governments, academic, philanthropic, private, public, and intergovernmental institutions whose vision is to create a world in which epidemics and pandemics are no longer a threat to humanity.
Our mission is to accelerate the development of vaccines and other biologic countermeasures against epidemic and pandemic threats so they can be accessible to all people in need.
CEPI has played a central role in the global response to COVID-19, creating the world's largest portfolio of COVID-19 vaccines – two of which are already saving lives around the world - and co-leading COVAX which is delivering equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines to participating economies worldwide.
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
CEPI has a US$3.5bn five-year plan to tackle the risk of pandemics and epidemics, potentially averting millions of deaths and trillions of dollars in economic damage.
This plan will urgently address the immediate threat of COVID-19 variants so we can bring the COVID-19 pandemic to an end; and enable us to prepare now for future threats.
This includes our aim to reduce the vaccine development timeline to a 100-day 'moonshot' target and to advance the development of broadly protective vaccines that can protect against COVID-19 and its variants, as well as other known or novel coronaviruses.
CEPI is organised as a not-for-profit association under Norwegian Law and has offices in Oslo (HQ), London, and Washington, DC.
In CEPI we strive for diverse thinking, and we want a diverse pool of candidates for all our vacancies.
We work for an inclusive working environment where each employee can contribute and grow.
More details about CEPI and our mission can be found on our website: www.cepi.net.
Arbeidssted: London (UK), Oslo (Norway) or Washington DC (US) Jobbtype: Legal Counsel Transactions and Contracts CEPI is looking to hire up to four transactional lawyers who will be supporting the business development work (Access and Private Partnership (APP)).
Seeing contracts underpin CEPI's cross-ecosystem of collaboration, legislation and financing, the team under the Associate General Counsel, which includes the legal counsels for transactions and contracts, will be on point to support and work alongside other Divisions and Departments in ensuring CEPI's strategic and mission critical objectives are met, and that contractual and transactional arrangements entered into by CEPI are strategically and operationally viable.
Responsibilities Support the business development work by serving as lead lawyer for selected CEPI projects in formation and implementation phases including: CEPI's grants and other investments in product candidates (potentially through lifecycle from pre-clinical through to marketing approval) and platform technologies.
CEPI's work to enable sustainable networks including manufacturing networks for its vaccine candidates and platform technologies.
CEPI's work to enable clinical trial networks and pharmacovigilance support for its vaccine candidates and platform technologies.
Provide legal advice in forming and managing collaborations with various actors in the vaccine and/or biologics R&D and M&SC value chain.
Translate commercial terms into contractual commitments with CEPI's partners.
Advise on the application of CEPI's Conflicts of Interest Policy and other applicable internal policies and procedures.
Create and maintain legal and agreement templates for CEPI including their automation as needed, advise on legal and risk issues, drawing on and managing outside counsel and internal subject matter experts.
Engage externally with senior stakeholders, legal, commercial and operations teams as required.
Education, Experience and Competence Fully qualified legal counsel – 5+ PQE - EEA jurisdiction/the UK/ US.
Preferably being common law qualified lawyer.
An experienced commercial law practitioner with strong negotiation skills and deal-making experience.
Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial law, legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to the life science health industry and CEPI's partner ecosystem.
Experience of working in international environments and ideally experience of being part of cross-functional, multi-jurisdictional teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are absolute must.
Strong leadership style focused on engagement and driving outcomes.
Resilient and self-motivated.
The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and manage time effectively in a fast-paced working environment.
Travel and Location Requirements These positions can be based in London (UK), Oslo (Norway) or Washington DC (US).
What we can offer you Experience in the international effort on developing vaccines against emerging infectious diseases.
A diverse and inclusive working environment.
Background verification may be conducted to verify information provided in the CV and available documentation.
Interviews would be conducted on a rolling basis, we urge interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Deadline for receiving applications is 31st December at 23:59 CET.
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