Senior Corporate Counsel
Posted on: 7 Jan 2021
Swiftwater, PA
Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
Provides legal advice on R&D matters particularly those relating to R&D contract matters of the vaccine GBU.
Role Responsibilities
Provides prompt, accurate legal counsel to client groups on R&D legal matters
Drafts/reviews policies and guidelines
Works with client groups to identify, assess and address general legal concerns
Negotiates, drafts and reviews R&D agreements of all types
Works with outside counsel as needed
Reviews R&D agreements negotiated by paralegal and non-legal staff including risk assessment associated with non-standard provisions
Implements company policies and standards for business conduct
Demonstrates role specific Competencies on consistent basis
Demonstrates company Values on consistent basis
Performs related duties as requested
Management Responsibility:
This position does not have management responsibility and budgetary responsibility
Qualifications
Education:
Four-Year College Degree, a B.S degree or higher biology would be a plus
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Experience:
8+ years of experience working in a law firm, in-house corporate legal department, or government agency
Experience working within the Pharmaceutical or Research-based Medical industry is a plus
Admission to a State Bar
Experience working on cross-functional teams that successfully met business goals while maintaining strict compliance with relevant laws, regulations and company policies
Professional Skills:
Knowledge of regulations and laws impacting the pharmaceutical industry
Broad based knowledge of general corporate law, regulatory law and policy
Ability to advise R&D groups about how to meet business goals while maintaining complete compliance with required laws, regulations and company policy
Knowledge of HIPAA and informed consent regulations
Ability to weigh pros and cons and seek external counsel when needed
Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical industry trends, legislative initiatives and impact on the Company
Ability to form strong relationships with clients, while maintaining independence and professional integrity
Ability to negotiate effectively with internal partners and third parties
Foster collaboration and compromise within legal parameters
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to individuals at various levels of the organization and with varying educational backgrounds
Maintain highest ethical standards and respect confidentiality of sensitive matters
Sanofi Genzyme
Cambridge, MA
As the specialty care global business unit of Sanofi, we are focused on rare diseases, rare blood disorders, multiple sclerosis, oncology and immunology. More than 30 years since we began, we remain just as committed to and passionate about advancing therapies that offer hope to patients and families.
Our approach is shaped by a long history of developing highly specialized treatments and forging close relationships with physician and patient communities. Founded as Genzyme in Boston in 1981, we rapidly grew to become one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, recognized for our pioneering development of treatments for rare genetic disorders and our innovative contributions to medical science and biomanufacturing.
Genzyme became part of Sanofi in 2011. While continuing to focus on rare diseases, we also established ourselves as a leader in the field of multiple sclerosis. In 2016, our focus expanded to include Sanofi’s programs in oncology and immunology. In 2018, with the acquisitions of Bioverativ and Ablynx, we further expanded our focus to include rare blood disorders, bringing deep expertise in hematology.
Our ambition is to be the industry leader in specialty care. We currently provide more than 25 treatments to patients globally, with many potential new therapies being studied in clinical trials and in Sanofi laboratories.
Driven by our commitment to patients, we strive to develop strong relationships with our patient communities, listening to their perspectives so that we can truly understand their needs. These collaborations continue to guide and motivate us as we work to push the boundaries of medicine and technology to develop new and better therapies where none existed before.
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IndustryBiopharmaceuticals
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No. of Employees14,000+
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Website
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Jobs Posted207
