Job description

Cryoport, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYRX) is a leading global provider of integrated temperature-controlled supply chain solutions for the life sciences, with an emphasis on regenerative medicine. We support biopharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturers (CDMOs), contract research organizations (CROs), developers, and researchers with a comprehensive suite of services and products designed to minimize risk and maximize reliability across the temperature-controlled supply chain for the life sciences. Our integrated supply chain platform includes the Cryoportal® Logistics Management Platform, advanced temperature-controlled packaging, informatics, specialized biologistics, biostorage, bioservices, cryopreservation services, and cryogenic systems, which in varying combinations deliver end-to-end solutions that meet the rigorous demands of the life sciences. With innovation, regulatory compliance, and agility at our core, we are Enabling the Future of Medicine™. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but are not limited to): • Support the General Counsel and legal services department • Administration of public company board and committee meeting process, maintain calendar, coordinate agendas, maintain database of resolutions • Prepare minutes and other routine corporate secretary documents for parent company and global subsidiaries • Maintain accurate and complete corporate records, minute books, entity records, and corporate governance databases, including coordination of required federal, state, local, and international filings. • Coordinate with internal business units and outside counsel to prosecute and maintain intellectual property registrations • Support equity plan administration, including Section 16 filings and Rule 144 opinions • Support with legal operations processes, including processes relating to financial statement audits, SOX compliance and insider trading compliance • Develop and implement reports for monitoring outside legal expenses • Confidentiality and sensitive information management • Support other projects as necessary COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: • Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with directors, senior management, and members of other departments • Exceptional organizational and planning skills, strong analytical abilities, and process orientation • Strong attention to detail, including excellent proofing and editing skills • Excellent problem-solving skills • Ability to manage a heavy workload and prioritize multiple projects • Ability to work independently while functioning well in a team environment • Excellent judgment QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum of 7 years’ experience and Paralegal Certificate required • Experience working with public company corporate governance and board of directors preferred • Experience working for an international company a plus • Experience in the life sciences industry a plus • Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 products (Word & Excel) • Experience with Salesforce and/or Shareworks a plus

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Must-haves

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but are not limited to):
Support the General Counsel and legal services department
Administration of public company board and committee meeting process, maintain calendar, coordinate agendas, maintain database of resolutions
Prepare minutes and other routine corporate secretary documents for parent company and global subsidiaries
Maintain accurate and complete corporate records, minute books, entity records, and corporate governance databases, including coordination of required federal, state, local, and international filings.
Coordinate with internal business units and outside counsel to prosecute and maintain intellectual property registrations
Support equity plan administration, including Section 16 filings and Rule 144 opinions
Support with legal operations processes, including processes relating to financial statement audits, SOX compliance and insider trading compliance
Develop and implement reports for monitoring outside legal expenses
Confidentiality and sensitive information management
Support other projects as necessary
Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with directors, senior management, and members of other departments
Exceptional organizational and planning skills, strong analytical abilities, and process orientation
Strong attention to detail, including excellent proofing and editing skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to manage a heavy workload and prioritize multiple projects
Ability to work independently while functioning well in a team environment
Excellent judgment
Minimum of 7 years’ experience and Paralegal Certificate required
Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 products (Word & Excel)

Nice-to-haves

Experience working with public company corporate governance and board of directors preferred
Experience working for an international company a plus
Experience in the life sciences industry a plus
Experience with Salesforce and/or Shareworks a plus

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