Overview
At Alamar, we are passionate about enabling our customers to make scientific discoveries that translate into clinical outcomes and benefit patients. Our team is growing quickly as we develop innovative approaches to measure critical protein biomarkers from liquid samples that can enable the earliest possible detection of disease. We believe the next frontier in biology is enabled by measuring proteins at higher sensitivity in highly multiplexed assays at the push of a button, which is something only Alamar can do. As we build our team, we seek collaborative, driven, intellectually curious people committed to solving complex challenges. Our culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe this enables the kind of breakthrough thinking that will accelerate our mission.
Alamar Biosciences is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Counsel to provide part-time support for commercial contracting activities related to customer sales agreements, supplier relationships, and operational partnerships. This consultant will partner closely with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams to review, draft, negotiate, and manage a variety of agreements supporting the company's biotechnology business.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience supporting biotechnology, life sciences, diagnostics, medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare organizations and possess a practical, business-oriented approach to commercial contracting.
Responsibilities
- Review, redline, and negotiate inbound agreements from suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, service providers, and third-party logistics partners.
- Draft, review, and negotiate outbound customer agreements, including Master Sales Agreements (MSAs), order terms, and service agreements.
- Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, negotiation strategies, and industry-standard positions.
- Review and negotiate key commercial terms, including warranties, indemnification provisions, limitation of liability, intellectual property ownership and licensing rights, confidentiality obligations, termination rights and remedies, and dispute resolution provisions.
- Identify legal, operational, and commercial risks and recommend practical solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Support contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, and business partners to facilitate timely execution of agreements.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of contract templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks.
- Provide general commercial contracting support as needed in a fast-paced and growing biotechnology environment.
Agreements Supported
- Supply Agreements (raw materials, consumables, reagents, instruments)
- Vendor and Procurement Agreements
- Master Sales Agreements (MSAs)
- Order Forms and Commercial Terms and Conditions
- Service and Support Agreements
- Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Agreements
- Distribution and Channel Partner Agreements
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Other commercial agreements supporting Alamar’s operations and growth
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
- Active bar membership is not required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Demonstrated experience with sales, procurement, supplier, and service agreements.
- Strong understanding of commercial contracting principles, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy.
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience supporting biotechnology, life sciences, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare companies.
- Prior experience in an in-house legal, commercial counsel, contracts management, or procurement legal support role.
- Familiarity with intellectual property, supply chain, and customer contracting issues common within the biotech industry.
