Associate Director, Legal Counsel

Full-time

No

Salary information:
The salary for this position is competitive and will be based on experience and qualifications.

Job title:
Associate Director, Legal Counsel

Experience information:
- required
- Experience working on general commercial transactional / contracting matters at a major law firm and/or corporate in-house legal department
- Life sciences, pharmaceutical, and/or FDA-compliance experience preferred
- Admission and membership in good standing to the bar of at least one state and maintenance of New Jersey in-house counsel license (if required)

H1: Join Our Team as Associate Director, Legal Counsel at Lonza
H2: Exciting Opportunity for Experienced Legal Counsel


Associate Director, Legal Counsel: Join Our Global Team at Lonza

Lonza, a global leader in life sciences, is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Legal Counsel to join our team in Morristown, New Jersey. With offices across three continents, Lonza offers a diverse and collaborative work environment where talented individuals can make a meaningful impact in the world.

About Lonza:

- Global leader in life sciences
- Operates across three continents
- Committed to improving lives and making a positive impact
- Respects and protects our people and the environment

As an Associate Director, Legal Counsel, you will provide general legal services for Lonza's Cell & Gene Technologies (CGT) business unit. This unit is responsible for advancing the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of cell and gene therapy products for biotechnology and pharmaceutical customers. You will work closely with all business functions and senior management within the CGT unit and provide strategic legal advice to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide high-quality legal review, advice, and support on commercial contracting, licensing, pharmaceutical quality and operational matters, marketing and promotional items, strategic transactions, and general corporate matters for Lonza's CGT business unit
- Work closely with all CGT business functions and senior management
- Actively assist in achieving business objectives
- Identify areas of risk and develop mitigation strategies
- Perform other duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

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- Experience in general commercial transactional/contracting matters at a major law firm and/or corporate in-house legal department
- Experience in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and/or FDA-compliance preferred

Key Skills:

- Strong experience and practical skills in commercial transactional/contracting matters
- High level of professional ethics and integrity
- Excellent judgment and ability to operate in a fast-paced, small legal department
- Strong negotiation skills for complex contractual arrangements with customers and vendors
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage projects efficiently
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours, as needed
- Admission and membership in good standing to the bar of at least one state and maintenance of New Jersey in-house counsel license (if required)

At Lonza, we believe that our success is not only measured by our achievements, but also by how we achieve them. We are committed to ethical practices and strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are dedicated to respecting and protecting them and the environment.

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the world. Lonza is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Apply now and become a part of our global team as Associate Director, Legal Counsel at Lonza.

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Legal review, legal advice, legal support, commercial contracting, licensing, pharmaceutical quality, operational matters, marketing, promotional items, strategic transactions, corporate matters, risk assessment, risk mitigation, solution-oriented, negotiation, drafting, compliance, communication, analytical, prioritization, time management, travel, ethical conduct, problem solving, creativity

Juris doctorate degree in law

Interested candidates should submit their application through the company's website or job portal.

Qualification and Experience Juris doctorate degree in law

Legal