Counsel-CDMO

Fujifilm•Morrisville, NC

4d•$135,000 - $183,000•Onsite

About The Position

Counsel will provide legal advice and support in relation to a range of matters affecting FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation and its affiliated global CDMO business, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, with US locations in North Carolina and Texas. At FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, we’re redefining innovation across the industries we touch—from healthcare and photography to semiconductors and data storage. With roots in photosensitive materials and a legacy of groundbreaking technology, we now lead 23 diverse affiliate businesses across the Americas. We’re looking for mission-driven talents eager to join us to help create, market, and support a vast portfolio of products. At Fujifilm you’ll have the opportunity to explore and grow your skills in new, exciting ways. Whether you’re shaping tomorrow’s tech or redefining today’s processes, we’ll provide a flexible work environment and dynamic culture where innovation thrives. Our Americas HQ is nestled in Valhalla, New York, a charming town known for its excellent schools, beautiful parks, and easy access to the vibrancy of New York City. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.”

Requirements

College degree and juris doctorate from accredited law school.
Admittance in good standing to at least one state bar.
5-8 years of relevant experience in-house, or a combination of in-house and law firm experience, preferably for CDMO/Life Sciences companies.
Solid commercial contract background with extensive drafting and negotiating experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Strong work ethic and ability to adapt quickly to changing business demands.
Ability to manage large workload, focus on critical priorities, and effectively meet client needs independently and/or collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Operates at the highest level of integrity and business standards.
Analytical and strategic thinking and decision making.
Achievement and Results Oriented.
Good interpersonal, relationship-building and influencing skills.
Planning skills.
Computer skills and appropriate applications, including a willingness to explore use of AI and emerging technologies to improve legal efficiency, risk management, and business enablement.

Nice To Haves

Academic honors are preferred.
Knowledge of legal practices, including regulations affecting Life Sciences/Pharma companies (e.g. drug approval regulations) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the legal review, drafting and negotiation of all types of commercial agreements (e.g., master services agreements, scopes of work, supply agreements, IP licenses, and CDAs), including those relating to strategic and high-profile customer collaborations.
Work with FUJIFILM Biotechnologies patent counsel or agent on IP matters affecting commercial agreements.
Identify and advise on associated commercial and quality issues arising out of commercial agreements, identifying the need for assistance from, and managing, subject matter experts when required.
Act independently with escalation of issues to Senior Counsel, regional Legal Directors, compliance, and business management, when required.
Identify legal and business risks and develop strategies and solutions to enable the business to resolve and/or mitigate those risks.
Brief and advise business colleagues and management on legal issues.
Assist with maintaining/growing the existing bank of precedent legal documents for use in the business and provide training to the business on the use of those documents, ensuring fitness for purpose across the FLBG group.
Assist with legal compliance issues and with the roll-out of compliance policy and training.
Assist with the implementation of business processes, policies and guidance, legal projects, and the roll-out of associated legal training/mentoring to the business.
Assist with providing support to business functions such as HR, EHS and Capital Projects, including identifying the need for assistance from, and managing, expert assistance when required.
Work with business, legal, and compliance colleagues in affiliates outside the US to help achieve business global objectives.
Provide legal guidance to ensure compliance with Fujifilm-wide governance standards and ensure adherence to all required legal processes and governance protocols.