The Wistar Institute

The Wistar Institute is a world leader in early-stage discovery science in the areas of cancer, immunology, and infectious disease. Wistar is committed to accelerating research advances from bench to bedside through brilliant science and distinctive approaches to collaboration among scientific investigators and academic and industry partners. Wistar’s dynamic environment supports the advancement of discoveries that will change the future of human health. The Wistar Institute is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). All candidates must share our commitment to DEI. The Wistar Institute is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, mentoring, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of our academic/research community. The Wistar Institute has an opening for a Paralegal in our fast-paced Legal Department. Duties and responsibilities : Researches information, prepares and reviews documents and works with legal team and business functions to ensure matters are handled effectively. Drafts and reviews basic agreements (amendments, confidentiality, consulting, master services agreements, material transfer, purchasing terms and conditions, etc.). Key partner in implementation of contract management system and contract administration generally (manages lifecycle of contracts from intake, internal review by key stakeholders, negotiation, signature and filing). Assists with basic governance matters, such as drafting resolutions, for Board of Trustees and its committees. Assists with government relations function, such as coordinating internal and external stakeholders, tracking legislation and preparing informational documents. Assists with preparing and enforcing compliance policies and procedures. Assists with managing institutional training program. Assist with administrative tasks associated with institutional committees led by legal team. Researches and tracks legal and regulatory updates affecting academic biomedical research and/or life sciences industry. Works with legal team to assist Principal Investigators and other researchers in complying with pertinent laws and regulations. Maintains, organizes and retrieves central files, templates, resources and other information. Keeps track of deadlines, consultations and deliverables and follows up with stakeholders and attorneys as necessary. Prepares and manages documents for attorneys to facilitate timely completion of contracts and projects. Performs other duties as assigned. Education/Experience requirements : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and work experience required. Paralegal certificate preferred. Experience working in-house is strongly desired; experience working in the academic biomedical research and/or life sciences industry is also favorable. Specific Knowledge, Skills, or other Qualifications : Excellent oral and written communication skills. Attention to detail. Ability to set priorities, work independently and in a team environment, solve problems, meet deadlines, and work on complex and diverse projects in a fast-paced environment. Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro is required. Must be highly proficient in use of MS Word (preparing redlines and comparisons, formatting documents professionally, etc.) and use of the Internet to perform research. Experience with contract management platforms/software is also strongly desired. The Wistar Institute is located in the University City area of Philadelphia, in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania Campus. Wistar provides resources to its faculty and staff that enable them to conduct cutting edge collaborative research and provides for outstanding intellectual environments and state-of-the-art facilities. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. For more information about The Wistar Institute visit our website at www.wistar.org . * This position is eligible for a hybrid remote working arrangement as defined by Institute policy. View More