Rezolute is a late-stage rare disease company focused on significantly improving outcomes for individuals with hypoglycemia caused by hyperinsulinism (HI). Our antibody therapy, RZ358 (ersodetug), is designed to treat all forms of HI and has shown substantial benefit in clinical trials and real-world use for the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism (cHI) and tumor hyperinsulinism (tHI).
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Legal Affairs to serve as the principal legal advisor for our growing biopharmaceutical company. As a member of the leadership team, this individual will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters with a focus on clinical trial agreements, commercial contracts, and corporate compliance. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the legal and compliance infrastructure of a company advancing toward its first product launch.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Strategy & LeadershipServe as the company’s principal legal officer advising executive leadership and working cross functionally to ensure all legal issues are addressed Develop and lead the company’s legal strategy to support corporate growth, product development, and commercialization goals.Provide proactive legal counsel on corporate governance, risk mitigation, and strategic transactions.Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical operations, regulatory, medical affairs, commercial, compliance, and business development teams to align legal strategy with business goals. Contract ManagementDraft, review, and negotiate a broad range of clinical and commercial contracts, includingClinical trial agreements (CTAs), informed consent forms (ICFs), CRO agreements, investigator-initiated studies (IIS), and clinical vendor agreements.Commercial agreements including distribution, manufacturing and supply agreements, marketing and advertising contracts, patient support services agreements, and market access-related documents.Partner with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, CMC, and Commercial teams to ensure contracts are aligned with development and launch needs.Rezolute (RZLT) currently anticipates the base salary for the Vice President, Legal Affairs – role could range from $375,000 to $400,000 and will depend, in part, on the successful candidate’s geographical location and their qualifications for the role, including education and experience. This position will also be eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan (depending, in part, on company and individual performance and at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis). The compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described based on current market survey data and the qualifications, education, experience and geographical location of the selected candidate. Rezolute offers competitive compensation, stock options and a rich benefits package.
Qualifying employees are eligible to participate in benefit programs such as:
- Health Insurance (Medical / Dental / Vision)
- Disability, Life & Long-Term Care Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Tracking Free Vacation Program
- 401(k) Plan Match
- Educational Assistance Benefit
- Fitness Center Reimbursement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
