Job Description

Be part of something altogether life-changing

Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.

Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, were pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

What youll do

* Business partnering with Bioprocess Cell Culture and Single Use Technologies leadership and business teams to negotiate and mitigate risk across complex and often IP-heavy collaborations and partnerships, with a focus on capacity expansion activities relating to these business areas
* Negotiating strategic commercial, sourcing and services contracts, working with business development in structuring, negotiating, closing and integrating complex acquisitions and providing general commercial support to the Americas region
* Developing legal processes / templates for new business and commercial models.
* Providing Legal & Compliance training to Bioprocess teams to help them identify and navigate risks that may arise during the course of doing business.
* Applying legal and business judgment to proposed deals, relationships and other issues requiring legal or compliance attention.
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating strategic business agreements and transactions.
* Advising on compliance, privacy, antitrust, quality/regulatory and advertising / promotional matters.
* Managing/ supporting the management of disputes and litigation.
* Developing, coaching and/or managing more junior members of the Cytiva Legal & Compliance Team.
* Managing outside counsel to defined budgets when brought in to assist.

Who you are

* JD (or equivalent) with active bar membership (or equivalent) of at least 8 to 12 years PQE (post qualification experience).
* Significant business law experience at a large law firm or corporate legal department, including but not limited to drafting, negotiating and closing complex business transactions with a strong awareness of IP risk in a regulated environment (i.e. purchase, sale and distribution agreements), preferably with experience gained in the healthcare or life sciences industry and including interactions with US government and associated regulations
* Strong project management and prioritization skills, ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience identifying and resolving legal issues quickly and effectively and ability to make on the spot risk calls.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
* Superior ability to interact effectively at all levels of an organization to lead change with global, cross-functional teams with proven ability to drive operational excellence.
* Proven leader and team player with ability to manage and/or develop and coach more junior colleagues.

When you join us, youll also be joining Danahers global organization, where 68,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, youll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why well empower you to push the boundaries of whats possible.

If youve ever wondered whats within you, theres no better time to find out.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.