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Paralegal Contracts Specialist

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About bluebird bio

At bluebird every role has meaning, every team member is respected, and every day is a chance to fly higher. When you join bluebird bio, you're not just landing a new role, you become part of a company that's pursuing curative gene therapies to give patients and their families more bluebird days. We are doers, thinkers and collaborators who embrace and live by our values:

  • Persist for Purpose
  • Be Compassionate
  • Stay humble and curious
  • Keep it real
  • Celebrate (sm)all wins

Our innovation is rooted in the diversity of our teams and results are achieved through cooperation and the integration of multiple viewpoints. This is personal and we approach every challenge with radical care.


ABOUT THE FLOCK

Reporting directly to the CFO, we’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal Contracts Specialist to provide support in managing the full lifecycle of contracts essential to our research and collaboration activities.

HOW YOU’LL FLY

Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of routine legal agreements, including but not limited to:

  • Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs/NDAs)
  • Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
  • Consulting Agreements
  • Sponsored Research Agreements (SRAs)
  • Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
  • Work Orders and Scopes of Work (SOWs)
  • Support the legal and scientific teams in executing agreements with CROs, academic collaborators, vendors, and consultants.
  • Maintain and organize the contract management system and ensure accurate document tracking and version control.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across R&D, finance, and business development to ensure contracts align with operational needs and compliance standards.
  • Assist with legal research and provide administrative support, including due diligence, compliance tracking, and preparation of corporate governance materials.
  • Ensure contracts comply with internal policies and relevant regulations such as FDA, NIH, and GLP standards.
  • Monitor contract terms and timelines, including renewals, expirations, and obligations.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

You’re the bird we’re looking for if you have:

  • Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal certification preferred.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences setting.
  • Familiarity with pre-clinical research operations and regulatory environment (e.g., IACUC, IRB, GLP).
  • Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and document management tools.
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

bluebird is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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