Deciphera is seeking a Director, Contracts Counsel to serve as a key legal partner across the organization, with a primary focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of pharmaceutical and business agreements. You'll work closely with teams across Research & Discovery, Clinical, Technical Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, IT and other functions, providing practical legal guidance and helping business partners navigate complex agreements and contracting needs. This role is ideal for an attorney with strong pharmaceutical contracting experience who can independently manage complex agreements, enjoys working closely with internal stakeholders, and is looking for an opportunity to continue growing and broadening their experience within an in-house legal environment. What You'll Do Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial and corporate agreements, including research, clinical, supply, manufacturing, technology, licensing, consulting and services agreements. Independently manage complex contract negotiations and provide practical, business-focused legal guidance to internal stakeholders. Partner closely with Research & Discovery and teams across Clinical, Technical Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, IT and other areas of the business. Serve as an approachable and collaborative legal partner, helping internal teams accomplish their objectives while appropriately managing legal and business risk. Help develop and improve contract templates, negotiation playbooks, standard positions and other contracting tools and processes. Collaborate with colleagues across Deciphera, ONO and other affiliates on global contracting needs and legal initiatives. Support broader Legal & Compliance projects and take on additional areas of responsibility as experience and business needs evolve. 
