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AstraZeneca · 3 days ago

Senior Counsel

Wilmington, DE

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focusing on discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for serious diseases. The Senior Counsel will provide legal support to the BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit, managing global litigation and advising on legal risks across various therapeutic areas. This role requires strong critical thinking and influencing skills, as well as the ability to articulate legal considerations to business stakeholders.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Independently lead contract disputes, product liability litigations, government investigation matters, as well as IP litigations

Effectively partner with outside counsel and internal AstraZeneca stakeholders on strategies to bolster litigation positions and facilitate the ability of the BioPharmaceuticals business to achieve its objectives

Establish appropriate litigation matter budgets and ensure costs are delivered within acceptable budget variances

Coordinate timely and practical advice on commercial regulatory and litigation risks across assigned BioPharmaceuticals therapy areas

Advise on legal aspects of contractual arrangements and strategic opportunities with customers and partners

Advise on mitigation strategies for fraud and abuse and other legal risks related to market access and commercial strategies for assigned products

Work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization and collaborate on legal advice within the broader legal team

Demonstrate leadership within business and legal teams by proactively seeking to improve ways of working and contribute to the professional development of colleagues

Qualification

Law degreePharmaceutical industry experienceUS regulatory complianceLitigation managementContract evaluationIntellectual property litigationCommunication skillsCritical thinkingInterpersonal skillsLeadership

Required

Law degree and admission to the bar of at least one state

5+ years of experience working in the legal department of a corporation or major law firm, preferably working with the pharmaceutical industry

Ability to take accountability, appropriately calibrate risk and enable clear decision-making with confidence and professional maturity

Intellectually curious, appetite for learning and a proven ability to master new subjects quickly and effectively

Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively, maintain positive relationships, and manage a diverse workload

Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and ability to operate effectively under pressure

High level of integrity and strong work ethic

Preferred

In depth understanding of US drug pricing and reimbursement process and experience advising on associated risks

Experience with product liability litigation, contract evaluation and dispute resolution or experience with intellectual property litigation in the pharmaceutical space

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GBR

10001+ employees