Director Corporate Counsel - Global Development
About The Position
As a member of the Contracts Group in Regeneron’s Law Department Transactions Law Group, the Director, Corporate Counsel drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide array of contracts for the Global Development function and provides related legal advice and counsel. The role requires a solid understanding of general business transactions and related legal issues, outstanding drafting and negotiation skills, and a strong understanding of—or desire to learn about—biotechnology and pharmaceutical research and development, clinical trial operations, regulatory affairs, data privacy, and artificial intelligence. Life sciences experience is preferred. The role has a direct impact on facilitating Regeneron’s science and research. The position is based in Sleepy Hollow, New York, with a four-days-onsite work model. The Director supports Global Development operations through clinical and commercial agreements, counsels internal clients on legal risks and applicable laws, and collaborates with groups including Privacy, Compliance, Risk Management, and Global Procurement. The role also supports improvements to the Law Department’s contract management system, including templates and tools that make contracting more efficient.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) with excellent law school credentials.
- At least 6 years of legal experience at a law firm and/or in-house.
- Experience or familiarity with biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and/or healthcare.
- Excellent ability to advise clients on all aspects of contract law and related areas.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in life sciences.
- Licensed to practice law in New York, or eligible for licensure as a registered in-house counsel.
Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and bring to execution a range of clinical and commercial agreements critical to Regeneron’s Global Development operations.
- Provide legal support for business transactions involving clinical research organization services, academic research organization services, site management organization services and consortiums, laboratory services, imaging services, equipment and medical device supply, clinical experimental sciences, home healthcare services, research collaborations, registry and outcomes studies, post-approval studies and data purchases, health economic outcomes research agreements, regulatory affairs and pharmacovigilance services, and consulting agreements.
- Advise on current and potential legal, clinical, and commercial issues, providing industry-specific knowledge and transactional guidance.
- Work collaboratively with the Privacy Group, Compliance Group, Risk Management, and Global Procurement.
- Advise internal clients on Regeneron’s contracts policies and practices and applicable laws.
- Support improvements to the Law Department’s contract management system, including developing new or improved templates and tools to enhance contracting efficiency.
- Counsel Global Development client business teams on applicable legal risks and statutes.
Benefits
- Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, which may include annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, a 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits, paid time off, and family support benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
