Senior Counsel

Novartis • Indianapolis, IN

3d • $194,600 - $361,400

About The Position

The Senior Counsel will support the US TechOps organization & also cover Radioligand Technology (RLT) TechOps activities at the global level. This person will provide legal support to US based TechOps sides, including RLT, in the area of Technical Operations. This includes the day to day activities: contract drafting & negotiations, managing disputes in areas of support for manufacturing sites, supply/logistics, warehousing, real estate and general procurement support.

Requirements

• 3+ years in regulated pharmaceutical industry environment
• General Knowledge, pharmaceutical regulations in US GMP (general principles) obtained through working in pharma
• Contracts, General Labor Law: Basic Knowledge
• Procurement-related experience
• Experience with litigation/contract disputes
• Real Estate Related work experience (buy/sell, maintenance, construction)

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years post law school work experience
• Experience in BD&L related transactions and complex contracting is preferable

Responsibilities

• Support Head Legal Americas & RLT on global RLT transactions and actively contribute to the design and execution of the function’s strategy.
• Act as a contact person - as directed by Head Legal Americas & RLT - for any stakeholders within the US Technical Operations area (small molecules as well as large molecules) and within RLT Global including support for RLT Procurement.
• Support the development and roll out of standardized template agreements and training materials.
• Coordinate with other Operations lawyers in the country and on global level to ensure smooth project implementation and roll out of best practices
• Advise on legal aspects of compliance policies, procedures, training and risk assessments.
• Interaction with supervising authorities such as the Federal Drug Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• Be agile and able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Benefits

• health, life and disability benefits
• a 401(k) with company contribution and match
• a variety of other benefits
• a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed