Senior Counsel, Oncology

Senior Counsel- Oncology

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hybrid Work- on average 3 days/week from office

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet need worldwide. We work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

AstraZeneca’s Gaithersburg campus is the home of our North America Oncology Business. It’s where business functions integral to our US business are based and where 3000 of our colleagues innovate for a higher purpose. Located near Washington DC, our campus offers a positive and broad environment. The site offers an open floor plan to allow cross-functional collaboration and encourage innovation, outdoor patio and sports area, Fitness center, onsite dry-cleaning services, Wellness Center, mother’s rooms, and more.

What you'll do

The Oncology Legal team manages AZ’s Oncology-related commercial and R&D legal risks for global teams and serves as the legal team for AstraZeneca’s US Oncology business. This dual role supporting our US business and global teams allows for US lawyers to gain global experience.

• Responsible for all Oncology-related litigation (including commercial, product liability, and IP litigation) and government investigations.

• Advise global teams on key legal risks and opportunities across the discovery, development, and commercialization of our life-changing medicines. This broad remit enables us to work in new and developing areas of law, medicine, and business

• Influence business decisions with legal advice and analysis. Strategic thinking and influencing skills are key as the position has a direct impact on business activities and key legal matters with significant reputational or financial value and risk.

• Be a proactive business partner with an understanding of internal and external trends

• Articulate legal considerations to senior stakeholders clearly and concisely in a dynamic environment

Essential for the role:

• JD and admission to the bar of at least one state

• 5+ years of legal experience specifically in litigation

• Ability to take accountability, appropriately calibrate risk and make decisions with confidence and professional maturity

• Practical and pragmatic approach

• Intellectually curious, appetite for learning with a proven ability to master new subjects quickly and effectively

• Resilient and able to operate effectively and independently under pressure

• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

• Demonstrated experience managing accountabilities and stakeholders

• High level of integrity and strong work ethic

Desirable for the role:

• Strong working knowledge of the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry including the discovery, development, and commercialization life-cycle

• Law firm and/or in-house experience with patent litigation, commercial litigation, and/or government investigations

• Familiarity with US drug pricing, reimbursement, payer, and channel landscape, and of the relevant laws governing commercial arrangements in healthcare

• Experience providing legal advice to oncology R&D or commercial teams

• Experience advising global pharmaceutical/life-sciences organizations regarding R&D or commercial matters

• Educational background in Biology or Chemistry

Office Working Requirements

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $179,594.40 - 269,391.60 USD as an annual base salary. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 

Equal Opportunities

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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