Job Description: 

The Pharmaceutical Paralegal provides comprehensive legal and administrative assistance to the Legal, Compliance, and Privacy activities within Eupraxia pharmaceuticals and its related companies. This role focuses upon on matters related to pharmaceutical regulation, intellectual property, contracts, data protection initiatives, and corporate governance activities. The Paralegal role helps ensure the company operates in compliance with applicable healthcare, data privacy, and pharmaceutical laws and regulations across global jurisdictions. It supports the company in managing the company’s legal obligations and risk.

Reports to: Senior Director of Legal Affairs, Privacy & Data Protection Officer

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and maintain templates for contracts, NDAs, clinical trial agreements, vendor and supply agreements, and research collaborations.
• Manage the contract lifecycle using contract management systems and ensure timely renewals or terminations.

Legal Research and Compliance Monitoring

• Conduct legal research on pharmaceutical laws, data privacy, advertising, and anti-bribery regulations.
• Support the implementation of compliance programs and employee training initiatives.

Litigation and Risk Management Support

• Help prepare discovery materials, summarize documents, and coordinate with litigation counsel as needed.

Privacy & Data Protection Support

• Support the Privacy Office with compliance under GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws.
• Assist in managing data processing agreements (DPAs) and vendor due diligence related to data protection.
• Help maintain records of processing activities (RoPA) and privacy documentation.
• Support privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and incident response processes, including documentation of breaches or data subject requests.
• Coordinate privacy training and awareness initiatives across departments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, Legal Studies, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program (preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and data protection laws (HIPAA, GDPR).
• Experience with contract management systems and document management tools (e.g., DocuSign).
• Excellent written, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Is able and willing to travel internationally, especially between Canada, US and Europe

Additional attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
• Professional presentation with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible within a constantly changing environment
• Motivated and adaptable team player with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Salary Range:  CAD$ 100,000 – 115,000 annually

Within the posted range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training. Please note that the range details above reflect the base pay only. A bonus will be available based on performance and remaining in post for the agreed contract duration. We also offer a competitive benefits package.

This is an opportunity to work in a small, entrepreneurial, and highly motivating environment, with a strong emphasis on work/life balance and a supportive company culture.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and cover letter at link below.

While only short-listed candidates will be notified, we thank each applicant for their submission.