Paralegal & Corporate Compliance Specialist

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC•Maple Grove, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the guidance and supervision of the USL Legal Counsel; USL IP Counsel; and USL Director of Compliance, the Paralegal / Corporate Compliance Specialist will support the legal operations, including general legal matters and IP related matters. This is a critical regulatory compliance role responsible for managing and maintaining all state Board of Pharmacy licenses and related credentials for our pharmaceutical operations. This is an onsite/hybrid role located in Minnesota. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsible for assigned activities of the Legal department, including maintaining contract lifecycle management, processing invoices and other activities that ensure an efficient and effective legal operation. Responsible for reviewing, drafting, and redlining a broad range of commercial contracts, including Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and vendor agreements. This role ensures that the organization remains fully compliant with state and federal licensing regulations across all jurisdictions where we operate. This role will serve as the primary liaison with state Boards of Pharmacy and other regulatory bodies, overseeing the complete lifecycle of operational licenses from initial application through renewal and audit management. Complete all reports required to maintain these licenses. Undertake special projects that promote the efficiency and effectiveness of legal operations at Company, including, for example, records management. Develop and leverage collaborative relationships across the Company to provide guidance and support for activities to ensure the Company meets its obligations on legal-related matters. Supports special projects as needed, including facilitating exchange of information between Bora Headquarters and other Bora divisions. The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management’s assignment of essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in a Business-related discipline
Paralegal certificate OR equivalent work experience strongly desired
A minimum of 3 years' experience supporting a legal function including responsibility for corporate compliance related functions required

Nice To Haves

State Licensing experience
Previous experience within pharmaceuticals is preferred

Responsibilities

Maintaining contract lifecycle management
Processing invoices
Reviewing, drafting, and redlining a broad range of commercial contracts, including Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and vendor agreements
Ensuring the organization remains fully compliant with state and federal licensing regulations across all jurisdictions where we operate
Serving as the primary liaison with state Boards of Pharmacy and other regulatory bodies, overseeing the complete lifecycle of operational licenses from initial application through renewal and audit management
Completing all reports required to maintain these licenses
Undertaking special projects that promote the efficiency and effectiveness of legal operations at Company, including records management
Developing and leveraging collaborative relationships across the Company to provide guidance and support for activities to ensure the Company meets its obligations on legal-related matters
Supporting special projects as needed, including facilitating exchange of information between Bora Headquarters and other Bora divisions