Paralegal

ProQR Therapeutics is a NASDAQ-listed biotechnology company headquartered in Leiden, the Netherlands with an office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
At ProQR, we are on a mission to edit RNA, treat disease and change lives. A team of 180+ enthusiastic ProQRians from all walks of life and more than 30 different nationalities is committed to pioneering transformative RNA therapies to make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve.

Our proprietary Axiomer™ RNA editing technology platform enables the editing of specific single nucleotides in RNA using the cells' own editing machinery. Axiomer RNA editing technology harnesses ADAR (Adenosine Deaminase Acting on RNA), a protein which is present in all human cells, to repair G-to-A mutations, modulate protein, and enable protective mutation functions. Axiomer could potentially yield a new class of innovative medicines and treat currently untreatable diseases. By harnessing the power of RNA editing, we aim to create a world where genetics inform your health - but never limit it.

Our Legal department is currently looking for a Paralegal (0.9-1.0 FTE) to join our team.

The Legal department supports ProQR's business with practical guidance on contracting, compliance and corporate administration. It partners with colleagues across the company to move contracts efficiently through approval, execution and digital archiving.

In this role, you will manage day-to-day contract lifecycle administration and maintain a complete and accurate contract management system. You will draft and review selected agreements under the guidance of the legal counsels, coordinate the Legal inbox, support entity records and contract templates, and help colleagues apply contract-management policies and procedures.

Location: Leiden, NL (on-site)

We expect our Paralegal to have:

• Professional and intellectual capacity at bachelor's level

• At least 3 years of professional experience in contract administration, contract drafting and management, and/or general business support functions

• Experience with contract lifecycle management, including approval, execution, database management and digital archiving

• Experience drafting and reviewing confidentiality, material transfer, contract research and consultancy agreements under the guidance of legal counsel

• The ability to apply internal contract approval procedures, company policy and the applicable grant of authority

• Strong communication and listening skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across all departments

• An excellent command of English

Skills and competencies that are required for making the difference:

• Analytical and accurate

• Flexible and proactive

• Autonomous

• Solution- and business-oriented

• A collaborative team player

• An excellent communicator and listener

• Committed to integrity and responsibility

ProQR as an employer

As an employer, we value a diverse workforce in which people are encouraged to develop themselves both personally and professionally. We believe that when people are happy, energized and supported by an environment in which they can thrive, they can achieve extraordinary things.

We are committed to ensuring that no employee, candidate, or job applicant receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of race, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status. At ProQR we want to create an inclusive culture where everyone can be valued for who they are and in which individual differences and contributions in all forms are recognized and valued.

We offer an exciting and innovative working environment in a very committed organization, with the following benefits:

• 8% holiday allowance

• 30 vacation days

• An annual performance bonus

• Stock options

• A premium-free pension plan

• A commuting allowance

• A subsidized staff restaurant

• Unlimited (un-) healthy snacks and drinks

• Employee events (boot camp, Coffee and Collaboration Café and other social events)

We are looking for people who are inspired by our mission to edit RNA, treat disease and change lives. Are you up for the challenge?

Submit your application via the Apply button below. Please contact the Recruitment team via recruitment@proqr.com if you have any questions.

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