Associate Director, Contracts Counsel

Invivyd•New Haven, CT

1d•$152,000 - $202,000

About The Position

There are more than 9 million immunocompromised people in the United States. Almost half a million of those represent a population that are moderately to severely immunocompromised and at highest risk for severe COVID-19, including stem cell and solid organ transplant patients as well as those with hematologic cancers. At Invivyd, Inc., we take those numbers very seriously and we come to work each day on a mission to deliver protection from serious viral infectious diseases, beginning with SARS-CoV-2. Invivyd deploys a proprietary integrated technology platform unique in the industry designed to assess, monitor, develop, and adapt to create best in class antibodies. In March 2024, Invivyd received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the U.S. FDA for a monoclonal antibody (mAb) in its pipeline of innovative antibody candidates. In October 2025, the FDA cleared the company's Investigational New Drug (IND) application and provided feedback to advance the company's REVOLUTION clinical program, Invivyd's development program for VYD2311, a vaccine alternative monoclonal antibody being investigated for the prevention of COVID-19. Be part of making a difference. Be part of Invivyd. Location: New Haven, CT (Northeast preferred) The Associate Director, Contracts Counsel will support the contracts function for Invivyd, working across functions and teams as a trusted partner to proactively facilitate the efficient drafting, negotiation, execution, and tracking of contracts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a focus on collaboration, professionalism, confidentiality, superior organizational and prioritization skills, and a high level of attention to detail. The Associate Director, Contracts Counsel will leverage knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, and risk management strategies to advise and serve as a business partner to the organization.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school; attorney in good standing with license to practice in the state where you reside
Minimum 3-5 years demonstrated experience independently drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with substantial experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including experience in a commercial stage company
Ability to analyze complex contracts and legal documents and provide concise, actionable feedback
Understanding of the unique risks and considerations for the life sciences industry to identify and mitigate risks through contracting, such as drug development and intellectual property considerations, privacy laws, and fraud and abuse laws
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and legal counsel
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, fast-paced team environment; positive, can-do attitude with growth-mindset and enterprise leader approach
Demonstrated business acumen; highly skilled at integrating legal advice with business acumen and sound judgment
Commitment to integrity and ethical conduct and ability to handle confidential and proprietary information with discretion and sound judgment
Ability to travel to HQ office 2-4x a month

Responsibilities

Own the triaging process of contract requests as they are received by the legal department
Draft, review and negotiate a high volume and wide range of agreements, including master services, statements of work, clinical research organization, clinical trial, supply, consulting, confidentiality, sponsored research, material transfer, and any related legal documents required to support the company goals and in accordance with Invivyd’s legal standards, independently, as well as in coordination with internal and external counsel (as applicable with complexity of agreement)
Coordinate and liaise with multiple internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and counterparties to ensure timely preparation, review, negotiation, execution, tracking, and management of contracts
Facilitate internal contract approval and execution in line with delegation of authority
Advise internal clients on contract interpretation, obligations, risk exposure, dispute resolution, and other legal matters in a pragmatic way that results in actionable business advice
Coordinate and collaborate with finance and the business to develop spend approval, reporting, and purchasing processes, and assist in managing obligations (e.g., milestones, deliverables, invoicing)
Assist in the training of junior contracting staff and/or outside resources, as applicable
Improve and maintain contract policies, procedures, and processes, including by reducing cycle times and increasing efficiency
Represent the legal department and/or contracts function on special projects and cross-functional initiatives; collaborate with other members of the legal department on internal initiatives
Own and train on the records retention policy
Support the culture of the legal department as a valued business partner by working collaboratively with key stakeholders (including senior management, internal clients, intellectual property, and finance), gaining a deep understanding of the business and its needs, and implementing a pragmatic approach to contracting consistent with those needs