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Vice President, Corporate Transactions

Tessera Therapeutics · Somerville, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

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About Tessera Therapeutics

Tessera Therapeutics is an early-stage life sciences company pioneering Gene Writing™, a new biotechnology designed to offer scientists and doctors the…. Backed by SoftBank VF.

About the role

You are a strategic and business-oriented legal leader who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You have deep experience advising public companies on securities law, corporate governance, and complex corporate transactions, and you are skilled at translating legal requirements into practical business solutions. You are a trusted partner who can navigate ambiguity, exercise sound judgment, and provide clear, pragmatic guidance to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.

What they're looking for

  • J.D. from a fully accredited law school
  • 15+ years of industry-related experience with 5+ years in-house experience at a biopharmaceutical company with rare diseases business strongly preferred
  • Good standing and licensed to practice law in one or more U.S. states
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating licensing, M&A and complex contracting arrangements
  • Sound judgment, mission driven, high integrity, and dedication to ethical conduct
  • Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
More about this role
  • J.D. from a fully accredited law school.
  • 15+ years of industry-related experience with 5+ years in-house experience at a biopharmaceutical company with rare diseases business strongly preferred.
  • Good standing and licensed to practice law in one or more U.S. states.
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating licensing, M&A and complex contracting arrangements.
  • Sound judgment, mission driven, high integrity, and dedication to ethical conduct.
  • Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task while still meeting high quality and timeliness standards.
  • A roll-up-your-sleeves, player-coach with the ability to work collaboratively with a pragmatic approach and a positive attitude in a results-driven, highly accountable environment.
  • Strong people leader experience effectively recruiting, leading, and retaining teams and inspiring others to maximize engagement and performance.
  • Experience in the preparation and review of SEC filings and compliance with SEC requirements
  • Experience advising on investor relations matters, including review of earnings...

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