Senior Counsel - BioPharmaceuticals Business

Senior Counsel- BioPharmaceuticals Business

Wilmington, Delaware

Hybrid Work- on average 3 days/week from office

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

The Role

We have an 2 exciting opportunities for talented, pragmatic and intellectually curious lawyers to support our US and global teams in the BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit. The role will operate under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel and provide legal support to business teams across three therapeutic areas: Respiratory & Immunology; Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism; and Vaccines & Immune Therapies.

The Senior Counsel plays two meaningful roles within the BioPharmaceuticals Legal team.  First, they will be responsible for the strategy, management and budgeting of global litigation and government investigation matters. Second, they will be a proactive business partner advising on key legal risks and opportunities across the product lifecycle.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Independently lead contract disputes, product liability litigations, government investigation matters, as well as IP litigations
• Effectively partner with outside counsel and internal AstraZeneca stakeholders on strategies to bolster litigation positions and facilitate the ability of the BioPharmaceuticals business to achieve its objectives
• Establish appropriate litigation matter budgets and ensure costs are delivered within acceptable budget variances
• Coordinate timely and practical advice on commercial regulatory and litigation risks across assigned BioPharmaceuticals therapy areas
• Advise on legal aspects of contractual arrangements and strategic opportunities with customers and partners
• Advise on mitigation strategies for fraud and abuse and other legal risks related to market access and commercial strategies for assigned products
• Work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization and collaborate on legal advice within the broader legal team
• Demonstrate leadership within business and legal teams by proactively seeking to improve ways of working and contribute to the professional development of colleagues

Essential Requirements:

• Law degree and admission to the bar of at least one state
• 5+ years of litigation experience working in the legal department of a corporation or major law firm, preferably working with the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• US pharmaceuticals regulatory and compliance framework experience, specifically the US False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute
• Critical thinking and influencing skills aas the position has a direct impact on business activities with significant reputational or financial value and risk
• Ability to take accountability, appropriately calibrate risk and enable clear decision-making with confidence and professional maturity
• Intellectually curious, appetite for learning and a proven ability to master new subjects quickly and effectively
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively, maintain positive relationships, and manage a diverse workload
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and ability to operate effectively under pressure
• Must be able to articulate legal considerations to business stakeholders clearly and concisely with a clear understanding of internal and external legal trends
• High level of integrity and strong work ethic

Desirable Requirements

• In depth understanding of US drug pricing and reimbursement process and experience advising on associated risks
• Experience with product liability litigation, contract evaluation and dispute resolution or experience with intellectual property litigation in the pharmaceutical space

Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

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