Senior Counsel- Business Development
About The Position
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. We are valued partners who are trusted to do the right thing, with ethics, compliance, and transparency at the forefront of our operations. Our global legal function values flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to embrace new challenges, prioritizing professional and personal development by offering lawyers broad exposure and opportunities to counsel diverse stakeholders on legal risks. As a member of the BioPharma, Corporate and Operations Legal group, you will join a team of transaction lawyers dedicated to supporting critical projects for our Business Development teams. Your work will primarily involve licensing and collaborations, asset deals, M&A projects, and other matters supported by Business Development. We are seeking a skilled and ambitious lawyer to contribute to AstraZeneca's goal of becoming a world leader in its therapeutic areas, including Oncology, Biopharmaceuticals (cardiovascular, renal & metabolism; respiratory & immunology; and infectious disease therapies), and Rare Disease. Your specialized expertise will be crucial to achieving this ambition.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar license in the U.S.
- 5+ years of experience in corporate and transactional practice at a law firm and/or an in-house legal department
- Significant experience in life sciences transactions
- Strong leadership capabilities and business judgment
- Solution and action orientated approach
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage complexity
- Demonstrable accountability and integrity
- Ability to act independently and drive projects to completion
- Strong working knowledge of AI-enabled legal and business tools
Responsibilities
- Serving as the primary legal advisor for deals, advising from term sheet through signing and closing
- Drafting and negotiating agreements
- Conducting legal due diligence and advising on risk
- Managing external law firms and deal budgets
- Working closely with business development, IP, finance, Tax, R&D, and other functions
- Providing clear and practical advice to the business, including senior leaders
- Leveraging AI to drive efficiencies in deal making and reduce external spend
Benefits
- Eligibility for various incentives
- Opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses
- Equity-based awards for salaried roles
- Qualified retirement programs
- Paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
