Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Job Type: Full-time
About Us
As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 750 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them .
Description:
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Corporate Counsel to join our team. You will report to the Associate Vice President, North America Legal and focus on supporting internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives, think strategically, and make business decisions in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Responsibilities of the Corporate Counsel will be wide-ranging and will include serving as a trusted business partner who will counsel stakeholders with respect to commercial and operational contracts, business and strategic initiatives, compliance matters, sales, marketing, advertising, pricing, corporate governance, and other legal matters. Responsibilities may change depending upon the needs of the department. Duties may include items such as those listed below.
Responsibilities:
Draft, negotiate, review and advise on a full spectrum of commercial contracts including customer, distributor, wholesaler and related contracts, as well as contracts supporting various sales and marketing activities.
Provide legal advice and review of advertising, promotional, and brand activities.
Draft, negotiate, review, and advise on a full spectrum of operational, procurement, and supply agreements
Identify, analyze, and communicate contractual risks to relevant internal business partners, proposing effective mitigation strategies that align with business objectives; help stakeholders navigate contractual complexities in the context of business objectives and priorities.
Engage in effective dispute resolution with third party partners.
Provide legal advice and review on government pricing and price transparency laws, controlled substance registration issues, and pharmacovigilance and medical affairs issues.
Provide legal counsel as needed for a broad range of matters that may include (but are not limited to): corporate governance and organizational matters, legal department operational matters, real estate matters, regulatory issues, business development, due diligence, contract manufacturing agreements, litigation support, compliance support, investigations, and insurance matters.
Qualifications:
A Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent and admission (or eligibility for admission) to the bar of Canada or at least one U.S. state in good standing (preferably Ohio, New York, and/or New Jersey).
At least six years’ experience with a top law firm or global pharmaceutical or other life sciences, biomedical, or medical supply company.
Strong academic credentials.
Ability to be an independent worker and work on projects (both domestic and international) with minimal supervision, balance multiple priorities, learn new substantive areas as needed, and work efficiently and closely with cross-functional groups in a multicultural fast-paced business environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
Experience effectively communicating legal risks to senior leadership
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working in a jurisdiction in which Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.’s affiliates…