Associate General Counsel, Transactions

West Chester, United States, Pennsylvania, 19380Job Id : 60899Who we are Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.The opportunity The Sr. Director, Associate General Counsel, Transactions & Corporate Affairs role reports directly to the VP, General Counsel, Transactions. This position will advise primarily global Business Development (BD) and global Alliance Management (AM) functions pertaining to Teva’s partnered innovative products and pipeline assets, as well as support corporate-wide M&A and divestiture activities. Day-to-day responsibilities will include advising BD and AM professionals on contractual rights and obligations, including upstream license provisions.Capability to draft and negotiate biopharmaceutical licenses, development collaborations, supply agreements, and asset sales and purchases is essential. With respect to material transactions involving assistance from outside counsel, you will be required to manage and monitor spend and coordinate internal review and comment across Teva’s internal functions in an urgent and coordinated manner. Success in this position will require a keen understanding of the intersections between each of BD and AM and their interdependent functions, including R&D, intellectual property, supply chain, finance, and regulatory affairs.This role will also help oversee internal corporate governance initiatives for Teva’s subsidiaries and support intercompany tax-planning transactions led by Teva Finance.How you’ll spend your day Draft, negotiate and review contracts, including license agreements, product development agreements, technology service agreements, distribution agreements, consulting agreements, engagement letters, confidentiality agreements and other business and legal documentsAdvise BD and AM of potential contractual risks and propose risk mitigation strategiesDeliver very prompt and pro-active legal advice and solutionsCoordinate with legal, IP and other business colleagues in a fast-paced environmentGive final legal approval for agreements entered into by the companyYour experience and qualifications A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top tier law school is requiredA minimum of 10 years prior experience at law firm and / or in-house legal departmentPharmaceutical experience, either working in-house or supporting through private practice is requiredContract drafting and negotiating experience involving complex sourcing, supply and / or in-licensing agreements is required, preferably with experience in biopharmaceuticalsStrong relationship-building skills, able to influence internal and external stakeholders. This individual will be highly visible at all levels of the organization and must be able to build trust and credibilityStrong written and communication skills, including presentation skillsStrong business acumenAbility to think strategically and tackle complex problemsAbility to support department goals, track, and report execution progressProactive and collaborative, working with key stakeholders internally and externallyTechniques to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing prioritiesSubstantive experience in Word, Excel, and PowerPointUp to 15% travel, including international, as neededEnjoy a more rewarding choice We offer a competitive benefits package, including : Comprehensive Health Insurance : Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.Retirement Savings : 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.Time Off : Paid Time Off including vacation, sick / safe time, caretaker time, 13 paid Holidays and 3 paid floating holidays.Life and Disability Protection : Company paid Life and Disability insurance.Additional benefits include, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr