Director, Corporate Counsel (USA Rare Disease)

Alfasigma•Morristown, MN

7d•$200,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Alfasigma US Legal department (doing business as Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) is seeking an enthusiastic and versatile lawyer to manage corporate, contracts, and compliance responsibilities. The position would be Director, Corporate Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary, and would report to the US General Counsel. The position will be based at the company’s US headquarters office in Morristown, New Jersey, and will include a significant in-office component. The US Legal department is a small, flexible group that prioritizes common-sense solutions to client problems. The primary job of the Corporate Counsel will be to review and approve corporate and commercial contracts (e.g., advertising agency NDAs, MSAs, SOWs) for the company’s commercial pharmaceutical business, and clinical and R&D contracts (e.g., CRO agreements, clinical trial agreements) for pipeline assets.

Requirements

JD from an accredited US law school required.
5+ years of relevant legal experience.
Licensed in New Jersey, or able to waive in, or able to be licensed as in-house counsel.
Either law firm or in-house experience will be considered; law firm candidates will be considered, but should have true generalist corporate training and experience, including in client relationship management, contract negotiation, and contract management.
Ability to work onsite in the Morristown, NJ office on a hybrid basis highly preferred (minimum 3 days per week).
Mentally flexible, self-sufficient in managing projects, good bedside manner in dealing with internal stakeholders, conscientious and responsive, and good at quarterbacking projects involving multiple internal and external constituencies.
Learning agility and ‘scalability’ to take on increasing responsibility as Alfasigma grows.
Consistent demonstration and embodiment of our Corporate Beliefs: Passion for Innovation; Think Big, Act Small; Learn to Dare; and Teams Build the Future.
Ability to have fun and thrive in a growing, diverse, and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience is not required but is a plus.
Some exposure to some of the following is preferred: M&A, litigation, financial reporting, budgeting, accounting, HR (employment law/employment negotiations), Delaware law/corporate secretarial work, and pharma law (drug promotional rules, FDA drug approval process).

Responsibilities

Review and approve corporate and commercial contracts (e.g., advertising agency NDAs, MSAs, SOWs) for the company’s commercial pharmaceutical business.
Review and approve clinical and R&D contracts (e.g., CRO agreements, clinical trial agreements) for pipeline assets.
Support the company’s compliance function.
Manage corporate policies.
Review promotional materials for compliance with drug advertising law.
Support M&A diligence projects and contractual negotiations.
Support management of disputes and litigation.
Prepare departmental budgets and manage outside counsel spending.
Liaise with the financial team and senior leadership on key initiatives.
Manage corporate governance and Delaware and other state doing-business registrations.
Prepare disclosure schedules for M&A counterparties or government regulators.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits
Extensive opportunities for professional growth and development
401(k) plan with company match
Rewards and recognition program
Health care benefits (medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision insurance)
Short and long-term disability coverage provided
Plan coverage for domestic partners
Paid parental leave benefits and adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement assistance
A generous Paid Time Off program that includes 20 vacation days, 11 holidays, 4 personal days, and 2 volunteer days per calendar year
Numerous well-being and work/life programs