CSL · 1 day ago
Senior Counsel, Global R&D and Strategy
Americas, US-MA, Waltham, CSL Behring
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$205K/yr - $265K/yr
8+ years expCSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by their promise to save lives. The Senior Counsel, Global R&D and Strategy will provide practical legal support to CSL’s R&D and Business Development organizations, focusing on IP/technology licensing and M&A activities.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Responsibilities
Establish and build optimal working relationships with internal clients based on mutual trust and respect and comprehensive knowledge of the company's business and its needs and goals
Advise Global R&D and Strategy/BD clients on a broad range of legal issues related to the research and technology licensing activities and requirements for the Group's R&D pipeline and external innovation, early stage, on-market and corporate opportunities under consideration (including in-licenses, mergers, acquisitions and divestments)
Review, draft and negotiate agreements to support execution and progression of CSL’s R&D projects through development, including material transfer agreements, collaborative research and contract research agreements, IP licensing, option agreements, technology transfer agreements, contract manufacturing agreements and services agreements
Provide internal counsel support on business development projects, including licensing and M&A
Develop and maintain a broad and deep knowledge of technology commercialization and the Group's R&D pipeline and Strategy/BD initiatives, including products, strategies, and long-term goals, to provide business-focused, highly-actionable advice to enable optimal, risk-informed decisions by the business
Develop and implement the legal aspects of contract strategy and execution for Global R&D and Strategy/BD and other organizations as need be, partnering with legal colleagues globally to provide outstanding customer service
Serve as an escalation point for the Enterprise Contracting Center in relation to agreements that are required by the Global R&D and Strategy/BD organizations
Develop and deliver training on legal matters on a regular and ad hoc basis
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree and Juris Doctorate
Relevant Bar admission or permission to practice in-house
Minimum of 8 years' experience with an international corporate group or law firm
Minimum of 5 years' of experience in the medical/scientific research, pharmaceutical or, biotech industry
Strong experience in drafting, advising on and negotiating a broad variety of intellectual property commercialization agreements
Strong understanding of intellectual property and anti-trust laws is essential
Experience with corporate M&A transactions
Ability to work in a cross-functional, cross-cultural matrixed environment
Strong drafting and negotiation skills required, as well as ability to produce quality work under pressure and while balancing multiple priorities
Strong communication, analytical, project management, problem solving, interpersonal, and teamwork skills are required
Team player, self-motivated, able to demonstrate a history of successfully resolving challenging legal issues, and ability to effectively deliver sound and clear legal advice in a business setting
Periodic travel may be required
Company
CSL
CSL develops innovative biotherapies and influenza vaccines that save lives, and help people with life-threatening medical conditions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$111M2013-12-20Acquired
2004-02-06Post Ipo Equity· $111M
1994-06-03IPO
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Ball
Chief Sustainability Officer
Joy Linton
Strategic Advisor
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