Sanofi · 1 day ago
Corporate Counsel, Specialty Care
Morristown, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives. They are seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide legal advice primarily within the Immunology franchise, while also managing legal matters related to Sanofi's US and Global Specialty Care Business Unit.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary legal contact for assigned assets and/or business units, acting as legal reviewer for advertising/promotional and/or scientific exchange materials, as well as collaborating with other practice areas and functions relating to the assigned assets and/or business units
Act as a partner to the business in considering, developing and executing initiatives relating to such assets or business units
Manage the review and negotiation of certain contracts and amendments relating to the relevant asset and/or business unit. The candidate must be flexible enough to manage multiple subject matter issues across diverse areas of the company, taking the initiative to identify appropriate subject matter experts and coordinating overall review
Work with cross functional stakeholders to assist them with adherence to Sanofi’s policies, understand legislative developments that may impact our business, and work through direct and indirect management of both internal and external resources. This requires a high degree of organizational skill and focus on detail
The Corporate Counsel operates with limited supervision, and therefore requires a high level of balanced judgment and an ability to independently discern and establish priorities. Agility and willingness to learn about various subject matters (both from a legal and business perspective) are highly valued. Ability to identify potential legal issues (focusing on promotional matters, regulatory issues and fraud and abuse) as well as proposed solutions to mitigate risk is required
The Corporate Counsel must demonstrate the following behaviors in partnering with cross-functional stakeholders: strategic business ownership, external awareness, impact-based counseling, proactivity, innovation, and focus on value creation. He/She must also know when to escalate issues internally and with outside counsel
Qualification
Required
Attorney with 5+ years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience
BA/BS, Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and a valid license to practice law (Massachusetts or New Jersey preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of legal experience
Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and other corporate standard software - required
Ability to work independently across Sanofi at multiple levels
Ability to identify potential legal issues (focusing on promotional matters, regulatory issues and fraud and abuse) as well as proposed solutions to mitigate risk
High level of balanced judgment and an ability to independently discern and establish priorities
Agility and willingness to learn about various subject matters (both from a legal and business perspective)
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Team player with a commitment to developing strong collaborative relationships with legal colleagues, business stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to understand legal principles and compliance, as well as business requirements
Project management
Commitment to proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and engaging with appropriate stakeholders to propose solutions
Solutions-oriented; business-oriented
Self-motivated, able to work independently, reliable, responsive, and accountable to deliver results
High level of professionalism; strong interpersonal skills
Proven ability/interest in working across a broad range of subject matter areas
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously and still meet high quality and timeliness standards under pressure
Willingness to flex job responsibilities and learn new areas
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional/multi-disciplinary teams
Sound judgment and commitment to ethical conduct
Preferred
Experience counseling pharma/biotech companies on FDA or other relevant governmental agencies on healthcare matters
Benefits
High-quality healthcare
Prevention and wellness programs
At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Company
Sanofi
Sanofi is a global biopharma company focused on prescription drugs, vaccines, and treatments for chronic, rare, and infectious diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$6.97BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Paul Hudson
Chief Executive Officer
Francois-Xavier Roger
Chief Financial Officer
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