Corporate Counsel

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Therefore, if you are a Foreign National who does not have permanent work authorization in the United States, you will not be considered for this role.


Corporate Counsel - Legal Support for R&D within Pfizer's Oncology Division (POD) organization

Job Title: Corporate Counsel - Legal Support for R&D within Pfizer's Oncology Division (POD) organization
Location: United States - California - La Jolla, United States - Washington - Bothell
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: 4911008

Role Summary:

The Corporate Counsel will join the R&D Transactions legal team and provide legal support for Pfizer's Oncology Division (POD) organization. This includes structuring, negotiating, and executing strategic R&D transactions, as well as general counseling. This position will serve as the primary legal contact for assigned client groups and will work collaboratively with other lawyers and colleagues throughout the company to provide efficient and effective legal support.

Job Responsibilities:

- Serve as primary legal contact for assigned client groups within Pfizer's Oncology Division (POD) organization.
- Provide proactive and readily-accessible legal counsel and support to assigned client groups, with a focus on protecting and enhancing business value and delivering breakthroughs that change patients' lives.
- Use exceptional legal acumen and sound judgment to identify innovative solutions that balance business opportunity with risk mitigation.
- Support external collaborations and research initiatives, including structuring, negotiating, and drafting complex in-licensing agreements and research collaboration agreements.
- Support alliance management activities and governance of programs.
- Develop and implement training programs on risk areas for assigned client groups.
- Partner collaboratively with other lawyers in Business Transactions and across the Legal Division to provide efficient and effective legal support.
- Network and build strong working relationships within a matrixed organization.
- Promote company-wide standards of compliance, quality, and risk management in drug research and development.
- Support and actively contribute to Pfizer Legal Division projects and initiatives.

Qualifications:

Must-Have:

- . or equivalent law degree with a strong academic background.
- 7+ years of experience at a large law firm, handling pharmaceutical and/or biotech transactional matters that impact R&D.
- Scientific background and previous in-house experience at a pharmaceutical and/or biotech company is a plus.
- Thorough understanding of regulatory and legal frameworks governing the research, development, and approval of new medicines.
- Demonstrated ability to grasp scientific and technical concepts quickly.
- Able to form strong, positive relationships with colleagues and operate efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, innovative business climate.
- Fully accountable and able to exercise sound judgment.
- Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, organizational, and strategic thinking skills.
- Broad leadership experiences and capabilities.

Nice-to-Have:

- Ability to work independently under tight timelines and to plan, prioritize, and organize cross-functional tasks.
- Proactively identify and analyze potential legal issues and develop creative, pragmatic, and business-oriented legal advice and solutions.

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel, or Environment Requirements:

- Willingness to travel within the . and on occasion internationally, as needed.

Other Job Details:

- Last Date to Apply for Job: May 14, 2024
- Additional Location Information: La Jolla, CA; Bothell, WA
- Work Location Assignment: Must be able to work from assigned Pfizer office 2-3 days per week, or as needed by the business
- Salary: $173, - $288, annually
- Bonus target: % of base salary
- Eligibility for share-based long-term incentive program
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and eligibility

Sunshine Act:

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to healthcare providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a healthcare provider's name, address, and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address, and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility:

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States. Therefore, if you are a Foreign National who does not have permanent work authorization in the United States, you will not be considered for this role.

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Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) plan, bonus potential, share-based long term incentive program, paid time off, health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision), and more.

Not specified

Legal Acumen, Judgment, Risk Mitigation, Alliance Management, Training, Networking, Relationship Building, Compliance, Quality Management, Communication, Analytical, Organizational, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Influence, Collaboration, Coaching, Project Management, Problem Solving

J.D. or equivalent law degree

Interested candidates can apply through the Pfizer Candidate Site or through their Talent Acquisition representative.

Qualification and Experience J.D. or equivalent law degree, 7+ years experience at a large law firm, scientific background, previous in-house experience at a pharmaceutical/biotech company (preferred), knowledge of regulatory and legal frameworks for drug research and development

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