Senior Counsel, RayzeBio

Bristol Myers Squibb • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

At RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer. Here, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is amplified, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From day one, expect to make an immediate impact—on our science, on our teams, and most importantly, on patients. Learn more about RayzeBio: https://careers.bms.com/rayzebio/ The Senior Counsel, RayzeBio will serve as a key legal advisor to RayzeBio and play a central role in supporting the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative radiopharmaceutical products. This attorney will advise across the product lifecycle, including clinical development, isotope production and handling, drug manufacturing, and commercialization, and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Bristol Myers Squibb’s Principles of Integrity across global operations. The position reports to the Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, RayzeBio.

Requirements

• J.D. degree required; admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8-12+ years’ legal experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, including significant FDA regulatory and healthcare law counseling.
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to interface effectively and engender trust and confidence with personnel at many different levels throughout the company.
• Effective problem-solving, risk assessment, and strategic thinking, with demonstrated effectiveness as part of a multidisciplinary, cross-functional team.
• High integrity, collaborative and agile mindset with strong client-service orientation, and commitment to excellence, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting oncology, radiopharmaceuticals, or other complex therapeutic modalities is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, strategic legal advice to RayzeBio’s leadership and cross-functional teams, including R&D, regulatory, medical, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial functions.
• Advise on global regulatory matters relevant to radiopharmaceuticals, including FDA regulations governing drug development, clinical trials, approval, labeling, advertising, and promotion, as well as current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Provide guidance on the handling, transport, and disposal of radioactive materials, including compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Department of Transportation (DOT), and other applicable regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including clinical trial, supply, manufacturing, licensing, collaboration, and research agreements.
• Monitor evolving global legal, regulatory, and enforcement developments relevant to radiopharmaceuticals, and proactively advise business leaders on emerging risks and compliance strategies.
• Partner closely with the broader BMS Legal and Compliance teams to ensure alignment with company standards, global frameworks, and best practices.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day. All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree