The opportunity
AI has the power to dramatically accelerate the pace of scientific discovery and the development of healthcare interventions. We're hiring Anthropic’s first dedicated Life Sciences Counsel to work side-by-side with our researchers as they work to advance biomedical progress.
What you'll do
Serve as a key strategic advisor to our life science research teams on: complex research, development, and commercial matters globally
Drive high deal volume with life science and biopharma counterparties across: a range of sophisticated agreement types
Identify, analyze, and proactively manage life science regulatory risks in: close coordination with the broader Legal department
Design and implement scalable guidance and processes to support our fast-growing life science efforts
Anticipate emerging legal developments affecting AI technologies in the life: science and biopharma space and provide strategic guidance to leadership
JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (California or New York preferred)
What they're looking for
- + years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience in: life sciences transactional work — contract research, strategic collaborations, and licensing and commercialization deals — with the ability to operate independently and hit the ground running
- Experience with AI/ML companies or products deployed into regulated: scientific and clinical settings, particularly for drug discovery
- Familiarity with biosecurity, dual-use research, or export control considerations in the life sciences
- Experience leveraging AI to optimize their work, with a desire to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
- Scientific or technical training
