Assistant General Counsel - Legal Business Development

Novo Nordisk•Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel provides legal advice and support to R&D Business Development. The work focuses on drafting and negotiating various types of agreements such as research and development collaborations and partnerships, license agreements, M&A agreements and various transactional intellectual property matters. This position engages with a diverse range of stakeholders within the business and across Global Legal: works closely with R&D Business Development, Global R&D teams located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Denmark as well as other Novo Nordisk lawyers in Novo Nordisk's US headquarters in Plainsboro, New Jersey. As part of the Global Legal organization, the Assistant General Counsel is involved with cross-functional global legal projects and will have opportunities, both in the United States and abroad, for further professional development.

Requirements

J.D. Law degree from recognized university and state bar admission required, and ability to obtain a Massachusetts in-house counsel license
Minimum of 8 years of relevant transactional experience from a major law firm or in-house legal department
Relevant experience providing legal advice to life sciences/pharmaceutical industry required
Experience in drafting and negotiating complex life sciences/pharmaceutical industry agreements required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization
Has personal drive, “can-do” approach and results-oriented attitude, which enables you to establish strong professional relations internally and externally
International mind-set and enjoy being part of a global work environment
Strong work ethic and business judgment and ability to assess risk and think strategically
Ability to work under pressure, manage numerous and changing priorities effectively and solid attention to detail
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Responsibilities

Leads drafting, negotiating, structuring, and advising on complex life science transactions, including global licensing transactions, strategic collaborations and acquisitions
Acts as a key business partner with R&D Business Development and Global R&D teams
Advises on and manages critical legal issues, and works closely with other Novo Nordisk functions such as Patents, R&D operations, finance and tax, among others
Manages outside counsel

Benefits

This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.
Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.
Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance.
The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.

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