Legal Counsel, IM Supply Chain

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Hopewell Township, NJ

1d • $122,000 - $212,750 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. This role will be primarily responsible for the management, drafting and negotiation of contracts for Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Legal - Biotherapeutics. This candidate will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to complex contract negotiation and drafting of supply chain transactions within Biotherapeutics platform end to end, from clinical to commercial. Advise on contracts with high risk and high complexity involving suppliers across Biotherapeutics platform ranging from clinical to commercial supply. This role would be part of significant stakeholder inputs on operational decisions (Procurement, External Manufacturing, Discovery, Product Development & Supply, Collaboration partners firm forecast, capital, reservation fees) and encounter a different set of commitments based on the additional requirements of the varied parties, like External Manufacturers and Suppliers.

Requirements

• A J.D. or LL.M. with admission to and good standing with the bar of one state or the District of Columbia is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience required.
• Good knowledge of current laws, regulations and industry standards governing R&D and IP in the life-sciences sector.
• Thorough understanding of contract law, with strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong business and analytical skills, problem solving ability, legal risk assessment skills, with the ability to influence and work collaboratively at all levels and across functions.
• Keen interest in designing, developing and leading strategic and process improvement initiatives as well as acumen in use of technology and AI.
• Be comfortable working with ambiguity and keen to interact with a diverse group of people and different businesses.
• Highly developed (virtual) team working, relationship management, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English, with the capability of drafting contract terms and conditions in English, is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as in-house counsel in the life-sciences industry or attorney in the life-sciences practice of a large/mid-size law firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute drafting and negotiation of supply chain agreements relating to engagement of external manufacturers producing drug substance and drug products for commercial programs across Biotherapeutics platform.
• Manage and execute the drafting and negotiation of supply chain agreements relating to procurement of Drug Delivery Devices, API (active pharmaceutical ingredients), and packaging for large molecule and small molecule therapies with 3rd party suppliers.
• Draft, or supervise the drafting of, complex R&D agreements for clinical supply programs including Master Service Agreements, Research Collaboration Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, and other research related contracts, training materials, templates and supporting documents.
• Counsel & Support the IM SC Procurement & R&D Clinical Procurement organization and ensure stakeholder alignment and functional trainings as needed.
• Provide streamlined, risk-based legal counsel on supply chain issues in close collaboration with other functional groups (including Patents, Regulatory and Commercial Legal, Alliance Management, Privacy, Quality).
• Work closely with other members of the J&J Innovative Medicine Supply Chain legal team to identify and escalate risks and provide value-driven insights to advance supply chain capabilities.
• Be part of the IM SC Legal team and integrate as a team player understanding and supporting the team priorities and take responsibility for team objectives and programs in successfully executing those.
• Manage external counsel support and budget where relevant.
• Identify and adopt best practices and support process improvement initiatives in a continued effort to streamline contracting to improve timeliness, accuracy and quality in support of an increasing client base.

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

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