Director Legal, Manufacturing Division

MSD • North Wales, PA

5d • $210,400 - $331,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

The position provides legal support and counseling to business clients on a wide range of manufacturing compliance issues (including cGMP) around the world. The position requires the ability to provide timely, practical and compliant solutions while managing legal risks. This is a hybrid role 3 days/ week in office. Ideally the candidate will work in our Rahway NJ office but also open to our West Point, PA or Upper Gwynedd, PA locations.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Graduate of an accredited US law school, with admission to the Bar of New Jersey or another state.
• Five (5) or more years of regulatory experience in a law firm or corporate setting
• Excellent teamwork, communication (written and oral) and analytical skills, and a high degree of business acumen;
• Experience in managing a significant workload, with the ability to juggle competing tasks in a fast paced and challenging environment;
• Willingness to work out of an office in Rahway, New Jersey or North Wales, Pennsylvania no fewer than three days a week.

Nice To Haves

• cGMP experience;
• Pharmaceutical experience;
• Experience dealing with regulatory authorities, such as FDA, EMA

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day legal advice to the quality and supply chain organizations;
• Reviewing regulatory submissions and providing strategic advice on interactions with regulators;
• Providing legal support for regulatory inspections;
• Maintaining understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP);
• Providing advice on manufacturing-related agreements.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director