Executive Director, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Supply Transactions Counsel

Halozyme, Inc. • San Diego, CA

2d • $256,000 - $358,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Supply Transactions Counsel position is primarily responsible for providing strategic legal advice and transactional support for Halozyme’s multiple drug delivery technologies and products by working closely with the Company’s supply and manufacturing operations and CDMOs. This individual will be the transactional team lead for and collaborate closely with the business on development, manufacturing, and supply chain matters for the Company’s drug delivery technologies and products. This position will work closely with regulatory, quality and engineering teams to evaluate, negotiate, and administer new agreements for supporting the clinical and commercial manufacturing of pharmaceutical products for different drug delivery technologies. This position will also provide legal support for other Halozyme business operations including the potential evaluation and acquisition of new drug delivery technologies.

Requirements

• J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an ABA accredited law school, and admission to practice law in a jurisdiction in the U.S.
• 8+ years’ experience of law firm and/or in-house experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
• Demonstrated strategic transactions leadership experience; experience negotiating and drafting complex manufacturing and supply agreements, including CDMO agreements
• Excellent analytical and contract drafting skills
• Strong written and oral communication, as well as requisite interpersonal skills to work in a highly functioning, collaborative environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic solutions
• Strong leadership potential as aligned with the Halozyme Values and Operating Principles

Nice To Haves

• Life sciences intellectual property law experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support and, as appropriate, lead strategy and negotiation of new pharmaceutical product manufacturing and supply collaborations
• Draft non-disclosure, development, manufacturing, service, supply, CDMO and other agreements
• Perform diligence and support in a variety of potential life science business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions or in-licenses of new drug delivery technologies
• Work with and advise management and business teams on complex manufacturing and supply chain relationships and associated legal issues
• Work closely with business development, manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory, quality and engineering teams at Halozyme that oversee various aspects of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply
• Support the Vice President, Associate General Counsel in the execution of other strategies and tactics required to achieve Halozyme business goals, as needed
• Develop and deliver training for business teams on relevant legal topics, including risk mitigation and legal issues central to manufacturing and supply
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunities to grow in a culture that prioritizes learning, development and progression through in-house programs
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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