Sanofi · 1 day ago
Associate Legal Specialist
Morristown, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSanofi is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives. The Associate Legal Specialist will provide legal support and assistance to product attorneys, focusing on negotiating and administering a variety of agreements related to marketed and investigational drugs/devices.
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Responsibilities
Drafting and negotiating various agreements, including those related to consulting, advisory boards, engagements, collaborations, investigational studies and the purchase of services from vendors
Understanding of legal contract concepts, negotiation strategies, efficient administration, and automation of contract processes
Working closely with attorneys in the Legal department, Medical and Public Affairs functions of Sanofi’s R&D, General Medicines, Specialty Care and Vaccines Business Units
Keeping up to date on current laws and regulations, including laws and industry standards applicable to contracting with customers (healthcare providers, patient advisory groups, trade associations and patients), including FMV, transparency, and data privacy
Implements contract negotiations processes by preparing first drafts of a variety of contracts
Conducts complex contract drafting and negotiations
Interfaces with internal management and external parties to gather specifications, and terms of agreement necessary for contract drafting and negotiations
Provided contract drafting and US compliance advice & training to internal Contract Services organizations, including contract managers located at off-shore locations
Responsible for entire negotiations processes for numerous types of contracts
Communicates company contract policies and requirements to internal managers and employees and highlights areas of concern in regard to individual contracts projects
Determines and initiates required follow-up and/or additional analyses
Take lead on projects
Review and summarize existing contracts internally and/or as part of an external diligence process
Oversight for contract templates
Assist with and/or handle client training presentations with respect to company policy, compliance policies, privacy, contract approval processes, etc
Keep apprised of issues relevant to pharmaceutical industry and accurately relay this information to clients
Work with client groups, third parties and outside counsel to identify, assess and address general legal concerns
Demonstrate company’s Play to Win values on a consistent basis
Prioritize competing projects and set expectations with clients and management
Ability to work on teams
Perform related duties as required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree with 3-5 years' experience in the contract management field preferred
Trained paralegal with 3-5 plus years of experience in-house corporate legal department, law firm, or governmental agency (Pharma background preferred)
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.97BKey Investors
Blackstone Life SciencesEvotec
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.74B
2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.59B
Leadership Team
Paul Hudson
Chief Executive Officer
Francois-Xavier Roger
Chief Financial Officer
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