Bristol Myers Squibb · 6 days ago
Senior Counsel, Litigation and Government Investigations; Policy and Government Affairs
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$221K/yr - $268K/yr
6+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming patients' lives through science. They are seeking a highly-skilled attorney to provide strategic legal support to their Government Affairs and Policy teams, focusing on complex policy issues and legal strategies to protect the Company's interests.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Candidate will act as a key legal contact for the Government Affairs and Policy team providing strategic legal advice and support for advocacy and policy development
Advise senior management on legal options to advance policy goals, protect the Company's interests in the policy space, and advance the Company's policy positions
Provide legal analysis and strategic counsel on policy positions and arguments related to state and federal policy
Develop innovative and creative legal and litigation strategies to advance and protect the Company's interests in a complex policy environment
Interpret state and federal statutes and regulations and assess the legal authority of federal agencies in the context of health care policy
Support the development of advocacy strategies and administrative interactions that align with legal and regulatory frameworks
Support interactions with trade associations, including the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
Engage with external parties, including counterparts at other companies, government agencies, outside counsel, and trade and professional associations
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on issues involving federal health care programs and state and federal legislative initiatives
Develop legal strategies to help shape regulatory and policy environment through litigation
Develop and deliver training and guidance to internal teams on lobbying compliance and related legal obligations
Qualification
Required
At least 6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably including federal government, in-house, or law firm experience focused on health care, regulatory, or government affairs matters
Experience with state and federal health care programs, fraud and abuse laws, FDA, FTC, and the legislative and regulatory process
Familiarity with Administrative Procedures Act litigation
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across functions
Preferred
Background in health care or life sciences litigation is a plus
Experience working with or within federal agencies or Capitol Hill is a plus
Benefits
Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$29.32BKey Investors
Venrock
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $5.74B
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $13B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
Leadership Team
Charles Bancroft
CFO
Cristian Massacesi
Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development
Recent News
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