Senior Counsel

Position Summary:

The Senior Counsel will report to the General Counsel and will be responsible for supporting the U.S. and European business with legal matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements for the clinical and commercial business units and other types of corporate transactions as well as privacy compliance and handling of European matters.

It is expected that the Senior Counsel will have knowledge and experience in the pharmaceutical and/or life sciences industry and the global legal framework under which a U.S. pharmaceutical company operates as well as experience handing European matters.

Performance Objectives: Specific responsibilities will include performing the following functions as a member of the legal team:

• Draft, review, and negotiate clinical (CTAs) and commercial contracts, including licensing, co-development, mergers and acquisitions, manufacturing and supply, distribution, and other types of agreements.
• Provide counsel on a variety of legal issues to a broad spectrum of business units and functional areas, including business development, supply and sourcing, research & development, IT, HR, and sales and marketing both in the US and Europe.
• Provide counsel on Data Privacy and Data Protection matters.
• Provide counsel on pharmaceutical sales and marketing practices as well as the statutes, regulations and guidance documents applicable to these activities (e.g., the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, regulations and guidance documents; federal and state anti-kickback statutes, regulations and OIG guidance documents and opinions, PhRMA Code, and related policies and guidelines).
• Provide counsel on Delaware and/or New York corporation law, particularly in connection with corporate governance
• Possess some experience with European matters and have an ability to work with European counsel as the company expands its European operations.
• This role may involve up to 10% travel time.

Education/Certification Requirements:

• Completion of a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and NJ Bar admission required
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• At least 5 years of legal experience, preferably with a global pharmaceutical or biotechnology company, or in the life sciences practice group of a law firm.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including experience with drafting and, preferably also negotiating, different types of business development and commercial agreements.
• Experience in managing pharmaceutical related legal work in Europe.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills (written and oral)
• Good project management skills; balance multiple priorities and work closely with cross-functional groups
• Possess solid presentation skills, and experience learning new subjects quickly and effectively.
• Be able to calibrate risk effectively for clear and consistent decision-making.
• The incumbent in this position may be required to perform other duties, as assigned.