Agilent Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Contracts Counsel to join the Commercial Contracts organization within the Legal Department. This role will support Agilent's growing Advanced Manufacturing Partnership and Pathology and Clinical Diagnostics Divisions, with a particular focus on complex commercial agreements related to Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) activities, strategic supply chain relationships, and complex supplier engagements.
The successful candidate will serve as a trusted legal and business advisor, leading the negotiation, drafting, and management of sophisticated commercial agreements while helping enable strategic growth initiatives. This position will partner closely with Commercial, Business Development, Procurement, Compliance, and senior business leaders to structure and negotiate agreements that support Agilent's business objectives while appropriately managing risk.
The position reports to the Associate Vice President, Commercial Contracts.
Key Responsibilities
The person who fills this position will assume significant responsibility for:
Leading negotiations for complex commercial agreements supporting Agilent's AMPD and CDD businesses, including clinical supply agreements, commercial supply agreements, manufacturing and service agreements, quality agreements, development agreements, collaboration agreements, and strategic partnership arrangements.
Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and interpreting high-value and strategically significant commercial, supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing agreements with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, CRO, diagnostic, healthcare industry customers, strategic partners, vendors, and suppliers.
Developing contract negotiation strategies that balance business objectives, legal risk, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
Providing practical, business-oriented legal advice regarding contractual risk, liability allocation, intellectual property, confidentiality, data privacy, quality and regulatory obligations, and commercial terms within highly regulated life sciences and pharmaceutical environments.
Partnering closely with business stakeholders to support new business models, strategic transactions, and growth initiatives within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.
Collaborating with Enterprise Counsel, Compliance, Intellectual Property, Procurement, Privacy, Quality, and other subject matter experts on complex and cross-functional matters.
Supporting dispute resolution efforts and contract interpretation issues throughout the contract lifecycle.
Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of contract templates, negotiation playbooks, policies, and contracting processes.
Supporting the adoption and optimization of contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and other digital solutions that improve contracting efficiency.
Serving as a recognized subject matter expert and mentor within the Commercial Contracts organization, helping build organizational capability and best practices in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and CDMO related contracting
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
Post-graduate, certification, and/or license may be required.
Minimum 8+ years of combined law firm and in-house legal experience, with significant experience negotiating complex commercial agreements.
Demonstrated experience supporting life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, diagnostics, or related industries.
Direct experience working within a pharmaceutical CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization), pharmaceutical manufacturer, biotechnology company, or equivalent organization negotiating pharmaceutical manufacturing, development, commercial supply, supplier, technology transfer, quality, procurement, or related life sciences agreements.
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least August 28, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $163,600.00 - $273,519.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.Travel Required: OccasionalShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: LegalSkills Required
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
- Post-graduate certification and/or license, if required
- Minimum 8+ years of combined law firm and in-house legal experience
- Significant experience negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Experience supporting life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, diagnostics, or related industries
- Direct experience with a pharmaceutical CDMO, pharmaceutical manufacturer, biotechnology company, or equivalent organization
- Experience negotiating pharmaceutical manufacturing, development, commercial supply, supplier, technology transfer, quality, procurement, or related life sciences agreements
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Retirement Support — The core U.S. package highlights a generous 401(k) match as a strength. Retirement programs are positioned as competitive within the company’s total rewards.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discount provides accessible equity and augments total compensation. Ownership opportunities are presented as a notable advantage alongside retirement benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off, company holidays, a personal holiday, and paid volunteer time create a broad leave offering. Time off can accrue into multiple weeks in the first year, supporting flexibility.
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