Associate Counsel

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Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Join us and make a difference. We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming patients’ lives through science. At the core of that mission are the talented individuals who contribute their “unique” skillsets to help us drive innovation and deliver truly life-changing drugs for our patients. As we continue to pursue that mission, we’re looking for talented professionals like you to join our team. What unique gene will you bring?

Position Overview:

This position will be primarily responsible for providing legal advice, guidance and support related to transactions for Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Commercial organization.

Position will report to Associate Counsel, SCT Legal Commercial

Responsibilities:

Negotiate and provide direct counseling to internal clients on routine and moderate complexity transactional matters for company’s commercial functions.

Advise internal clients in structuring and advising on various transactions in a way that advances the company’s strategy while addressing legal and regulatory risks.

Provide support within the SCT Legal team for agreements pertaining to BMS’ Commercial business unit functions.

Draft, negotiate and finalize routine and non-routine contracts in an effective, efficient and time-sensitive manner.

Identify and resolve legal issues and identify and help resolve business issues arising from related transactions.

Provide legal advice and legal interpretation on rights and obligations under executed agreements.

Assist with resolution of disputes under executed agreements.

Proactively identify the need for, and assist with the creation of, new or improved contract templates for common transactions.

Proactively identify the need for, prepare, and deliver training, written guidance and other aids for internal clients.

Proactively advise internal clients regarding transaction issues in close collaboration with lawyers from other practice areas and relevant subject matter experts throughout the company.

Consistently prioritize significant workload based on business needs and communicate this prioritization.

Work cooperatively with peers to leverage skills and knowledge within the SCT Legal team and the Law Department.

Actively contribute to maintaining a solid SCT Legal team, through participation in discussions, sharing best practices, collaboration on projects, etc.

Demonstrate a service-oriented approach to advising internal client groups.

Demonstrate full commitment to Bristol-Myers Squibb’s mission and values.

Qualifications/Competencies:

Law degree from recognized university. Qualification to practice law in New Jersey or ability to obtain NJ in-house counsel limited license (including application in process).

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a mix of a major law firm or the legal function of a major corporation, including through equivalent experience with contracting and transactional matters in an operational or contract management capacity.

Practical experience drafting and negotiating agreements related to the bio/pharmaceutical or life-sciences industry.

Strong preference for candidates having experience drafting and negotiating agreements pertaining to advertising, marketing, media, , patient support programs, co-pay programs, market access, rebate agreements, specialty pharmacy, speakers, consulting, market research and licensing.

Has working knowledge of life-science/pharmaceutical law, including regulations, rules and laws relating to, anti-kickback, anti-bribery, intellectual property, financial transparency, promotional review, promotional compliance, best price and data privacy.

Understanding of health care industry.

Excellent administrative and organization skills.

Has excellent interpersonal skills and can successfully manage internal client expectations and can work/operate well with a variety of personalities/capabilities in cross-functional teams, matrix environment.

Creative, thoughtful and practical problem-solving skills.

Must have high integrity, ability to assess risk, ability to make decisions and think strategically while applying knowledge of applicable legal issues.

Listens to internal client needs and communicates with clients with confidence and diplomacy.

Excellent verbal and writing skills and business judgment are required.

Ability to communicate effectively with management and senior management personnel.

Ability to work independently, effectively and efficiently and perform against broad objectives.

Possess strong business acumen and work ethic.

Enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated.

Bristol-Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Company info

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Website : http://www.bms.com