Business Development Counsel
Business Development Counsel
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Job Description
About This Role: Biogen is seeking a seasoned BD Counsel to become a vital contributor to our dynamic legal team. Reporting directly to the Chief Corporation Counsel this position is based at our headquarters in Cambridge MA. The individual stepping into this role will be at the forefront of complex deal work pivotal to the companys strategic expansions and product pipeline development. As a BD Counsel you will provide expert legal guidance on transaction initiatives and strategies specializing in various forms of agreements and partnerships within the biotechnology sector. Your contributions will support Biogens robust growth trajectory and commitment to innovation. In this role you will be instrumental in structuring and executing strategic transactions ensuring alignment with Biogens business goals and legal framework. Your expertise will help shape the future of our business development endeavors reflecting the value you bring to the broader organizational structure.
What Youll Do:
- Lead legal due diligence for strategic transactions offering critical counsel on transaction structures and business terms.
- Prepare nonbinding term sheets and ensure the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements that align with Biogens business and legal objectives.
- Act as the primary responsible attorney on strategic deals providing expert legal guidance throughout the transaction process.
- Collaborate with colleagues across various functional areas including business development finance tax R&D and commercial teams.
- Work closely with intellectual property attorneys and other legal experts to leverage specialized knowledge where necessary.
- Manage and optimize the engagement and performance of outside law firms on strategic matters.
- Oversee the preparation of budgets for legal services and ensure the quality and timeliness of external firms work.
- Ensure that all transactional activities adhere to internal policies as well as relevant laws and regulations.
- Provide ongoing legal advice and support to internal clients within the business development area and other departments.
Qualifications :
Who You Are: You are a strategic thinker with an impressive track record in corporate law possessing the intellectual prowess and business acumen necessary to navigate complex legal landscapes. Your decisiveness and intuition for making sound judgments are matched by your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. You have established a reputation for your gravitas in business counseling and your capability to manage risk through robust business practices. Your commitment to your profession is evident in your continuous pursuit of excellence and your proactive approach to collaboration and leadership within a legal context.
Required Skills:
- Minimum of 15 years experience in the corporate department of a leading law firm and/or inhouse corporate legal department.
- Demonstrated experience with mergers and acquisitions collaborations consortiums venture capital transactions and license agreements.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree with active bar licensure
- Exceptional intellectual capacity and business counseling presence.
- Strong decisionmaking intuition and communication skills.
- Proven ability to establish and manage business practices for legal and risk management.
- Local candidates only.
Preferred Skills:
- Strong legal background in biotechnology/pharmaceutical research and development.
Additional Information :
The base salary range for this position is $255000 to $351000. Base salary offered is determined though an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including but not limited to relevant skills & experience job location and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and longterm incentives including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families physical financial emotional and social wellbeing; including but not limited to:
- Medical Dental Vision & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short and LongTerm Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional endofyear shutdown time off (Dec 26Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays 3 days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen
Why Biogen
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a midsized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a wellestablished business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver lifechanging medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. Biogen is an EVerify Employer in the United States.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
