Senior Corporate Counsel Manufacturing and Supply_Transactions and Operations

Sanofi•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

A strategic business partner to Sanofi’s Global Manufacturing and Supply organization (M&S), embodying and advancing M&S’ mission as “Makers,” turning the miracles of science into transformative medicines and vaccines for patients. This role serves as a “business lawyer,” supporting M&S leaders across Sanofi’s Global Business Units (Specialty Care, Vaccines, General Medicines) (GBUs) with subject matter expertise in complex international manufacturing and supply transactions, biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations, and the regulatory framework governing both. The ideal candidate has represented biopharmaceutical companies in manufacturing and supply transactions in both private practice and as internal counsel in a multi-national biopharmaceutical company.

Requirements

J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school; admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
10+ years of legal experience supporting complex biopharmaceutical manufacturing transactions; at least five years’ experience in-house in a multi-national biopharmaceutical company preferred
Detailed knowledge of GxP, CMC Regulatory, Standard Cost Accounting, and multi-national biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations
Demonstrated business acumen
Excellent negotiation skills and ability to effectively partner with technical and business stakeholders globally
Strong business partner support focus
Strategic mindset, entrepreneurial problem solver who continuously evaluates “what could be” and is not limited to “what is”
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, prioritize competing projects, meet timelines, and navigate highly-matrixed workstreams to completion
Excellent judgment and commitment to ethical conduct
Strong communication skills; ability to effectively address complex issues in succinct oral and written communications
Stakeholder management skills
Willingness to travel internationally as needed

Responsibilities

Serve as proactive thought partner to M&S stakeholders in each of Sanofi’s GBUs.
Drive legal strategy, drafting, and negotiation for complex transactions across the continuum of biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations, including direct materials, drug substance, active pharmaceutical ingredient, drug product, and finished drug product across the GBUs on a global basis.
Support M&A colleagues with expert legal advice on M&S – related topics in connection with due-diligence, definitive agreement negotiations, interim operating considerations, integration, and broader post-closing operations.
Support BD/Licensing colleagues and M&S Alliances in negotiating, drafting, and alliance management with respect to M&S topics in connection with complex biopharmaceutical manufacturing collaborations.
Lead advanced dispute resolution measures to transform conflicts into business opportunities.
Collaborate with colleagues in M&S Global Functions to drive projects related to transformation of the M&S industrial network, including those related to capacity, investment, strategic sourcing, smart spending, collaborations with external partners, and optimized risk management.
Drive optimized ways of working across the Sanofi Legal Division, M&S, Global Procurement, and Business Operations with an emphasis on standardization and simplification.
Champion digital adoption and adaptation with focus on maximizing efficiency and allocation of resources to impactful work.
Model Sanofi values of Aim Higher, Act for Patients, Be Bold, Lead Together; Thoughtful Risk Taking; and Take the Lead mentality.

Benefits

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

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