Senior Paralegal

About Voyager Therapeutics
Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VYGR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to leveraging the power of human genetics to modify the course of – and ultimately cure – neurological diseases. Our pipeline includes programs for Alzheimer’s disease, Friedreich’s ataxia, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and multiple other diseases of the central nervous system. Many of our programs are derived from our TRACER™ AAV capsid discovery platform, which we have used to generate novel capsids and identify associated receptors to potentially enable high brain penetration with genetic medicines following intravenous dosing. Some of our programs are wholly owned, and some are advancing with partners including Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease; Novartis Pharma AG; and Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.voyagertherapeutics.com.

Voyager Therapeutics® is a registered trademark, and TRACER™ is a trademark, of Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. 

Job Summary:

Voyager Therapeutics is seeking an experienced contracts manager and diligent paralegal to join our team.  The Senior Paralegal is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts at Voyager, ensuring compliance, alignment with business needs, and operational excellence. This role partners closely with stakeholders across the organization to support business operations, lead process improvements, and manage strategic projects related to contract systems and workflows.  We’re ideally looking for someone who has a strong understanding of contract management systems and experience with process optimization.  The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of corporate law with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Position Specific Responsibilities:

• Draft, execute, and manage the full lifecycle of contracts across functions and programs.
• Ensure that all contractual obligations are fulfilled by all involved parties.
• Perform periodic reviews of contracts and resolve issues as they arise.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on contractual rights and responsibilities.
• Lead and support projects focused on improving contract management systems and operational workflows.
• Negotiate high volume of contracts with research partners, academic institutions, collaborators, clinical research organizations, vendors and consultants.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and visibility in the contracting function.
• Manage sponsored research and license agreement requirements in collaboration with business leads, ensuring timely reporting and compliance.
• Provide essential contract management services, including conflict resolution, and renewals acting on behalf of Voyager.
• Prepare and file corporate documents including articles of incorporation, bylaws, board resolutions, and annual reports.
• Assist with development of templates and policy documents.
• Coordinate board and prep materials and shareholder meetings, including preparing agendas, resolutions, and meeting minutes.
• Monitor performance of existing contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to contract performance.
• Communicate contract status and updates with internal and external stakeholders.
• Update and revise contracts in alignment with changing legal or business requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, business administration, or a similar discipline; Paralegal certificate required.
• 10+ years in roles of increasing responsibility driving contracts management and legal operations
• Previous life sciences experience required
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
• High attention to detail is essential, combined with a positive, partnership-oriented approach
• Previous experience contract management systems or software; Conga a plus
• Ability to multi-task and work independently, partnering across all levels of the organization