What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Counsel position at Ora?
Job Description
Job Description
POSITION TITLE : General Counsel
DEPARTMENT : Legal
Ora Values The Daily Practice Of …
Prioritizing Kindness
- Operational Excellence
- Cultivating Joy
- Scientific Rigor
At Ora, we are building the future of ophthalmic clinical research. As the world's leading full-service ophthalmic drug and device development firm, we guide our clients across all phases of clinical research to efficiently bring new products and therapies to market. Over the past 45 years, our expert teams have helped earn more than 85 new product approvals. Ora's pre-clinical and clinical models, unique methodologies, integrated clinical data solutions, and global regulatory strategies have been refined and proven across thousands of global projects. Today, our team continues to expand across the globe, with over 600 employees across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
The Role :
The General Counsel has primary responsibility for managing the global legal function of Ora, across all departments, in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and contractual requirements. This individual will work closely with various teams, including management, internal business stakeholders, and third partners, to identify and mitigate legal risks while facilitating the achievement of business objectives.
This individual must be creative, strategic, and innovative while negotiating and managing complex contracts and be focused on bringing matters to timely and successful conclusion. A strong background in corporate law, particularly in the life sciences or healthcare sectors, is essential, along with exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
Reporting to the CEO, this person will serve as a member of our senior leadership team and will have 2 direct reports.
What You'll Do :
What We Look For :
Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
Strong task management experience with proven track record of meeting project deliverables and timelines.
What We Do :
Execution Excellence : Ability to set goals, create structure and maintain a focused and collaborative approach to the delivery of timely and high-quality work.
IQ, EQ and SQ : Agile and positive thinker, communicator and collaborator who uses a growth mindset to work and lead with authenticity, transparency, resilience, and empathy. Scientific, intellectual, and emotional / social curiosity creates the willingness and ability to innovate, make mistakes, learn and try again.
Seek Meaning and Purpose and a Desire to be Part of Something Bigger than Yourself : Crave being part of a team that works together under shared values to achieve significant positive impact in the wider world. At Ora, we are creating vision beyond what we see.
What We Offer :
Benefit Eligibility : Full-time employees of Ora working a minimum of 30 hours per week. Our per diem workforce is eligible for Medical and Dental coverage once they have hit 6 months of service and work an average of 30 hours per week.
Our mission is to weave together people, processes, and technology to support innovation in ophthalmology around the world. We believe our business should be a force for good — to improve, heal, and change how we see. As a global company, our vibrant community and culture are nurtured by our core values : Prioritizing kindness, cultivating joy, operational excellence, and scientific rigor. Through our commitment to these values, we have built an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters respect, accountability, and a fulfilling work-life balance for every team member.
We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. People of color, the LGBTQIA community, disabled candidates and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Ora is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and fair, equitable compensation regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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