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Paralegal, Contracts

Acadia Pharmaceuticals · Princeton, New Jersey, United States; San Diego, California, United States · On-site

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About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia advances care for underserved neurological disorders and rare diseases. Since our founding, we have been working at the forefront of healthcare to bring vital solutions to people who need them most. Backed by NEA.

About the role

The Paralegal, Contracts provides essential support to Acadia’s contracts group by reviewing, revising, drafting, and administering a broad range of commercial agreements. Working under the supervision of an attorney, this role collaborates with legal counsel and business partners to facilitate timely contract review, maintain accurate records, and help ensure agreements align with company policies and applicable master agreements.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of corporate or contracts paralegal experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable professional experience
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering a variety of commercial contracts and related documents
  • Experience using electronic contract management systems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Certificate in paralegal studies
  • Knowledge of legal principles, legal research methods, and contract terminology
More about this role

About Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Acadia is committed to turning scientific promise into meaningful innovation that makes the difference for underserved neurological and rare disease communities around the world. Our commercial portfolio includes the first and only FDA-approved treatments for Parkinson’s disease psychosis and Rett syndrome. We are developing the next wave of therapeutic advancements with a robust and diverse pipeline that includes mid- to late-stage programs in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis and Lewy body dementia psychosis, along with earlier-stage programs that address other underserved patient needs. At Acadia, we’re here to be their difference.

The Paralegal, Contracts provides essential support to Acadia’s contracts group by reviewing, revising, drafting, and administering a broad range of commercial agreements. Working under the supervision of an attorney, this role collaborates with legal counsel and business partners to facilitate timely contract review, maintain accurate records, and help ensure agreements align with company policies and applicable master agreements.

Typical agreements include consulting agreements, vendor agreements, confidentiality disclosure...

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