Senior Director, Associate General Counsel

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Pacira, innovation meets purpose. Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a pioneer in non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions. Today, we’re building on that legacy with next-generation innovations for chronic, postsurgical, and musculoskeletal pain. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to helping patients recover faster. We are redefining what’s possible in pain management—and we can’t do it without talented people like you. Why Join Us? At Pacira, every career is more than a job. Our mission drives us, and every day, we challenge ourselves to achieve the extraordinary. Integrity is at the core of who we are. We value diverse perspectives and the collective strength of a unified team. Join the team in making better possible for patients everywhere. Summary: The purpose of this position is to support the Chief Legal Officer and Senior Management in managing certain legal functions of the company, with primary substantive responsibility for business development transactions, including M&A, licensing, and partnerships, and supervisory responsibility, strategic oversight, and escalation authority for the broader contracting function.

Requirements

JD and a State Bar admission
Minimum 10 years of major law firm or in-house experience.
Exceptional English communication skills written and verbal, organizational abilities, decision making, and proven attention to detail.
Strong Microsoft Office skills: Word; Excel; Outlook.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and produce quality work product in a fast-paced, stimulating environment.
Experience in licensing, collaboration agreements, M&A transactions, or business development transactions in the life sciences industry
Demonstrated excellent business judgment and the ability to form strong working relationships with internal clients while maintaining adherence to legal standards.
Proven depth of knowledge of corporate legal issues, particular to the pharmaceutical and/or Biotech industry including contracts and compliance.

Nice To Haves

Three years of in-house experience with a major pharmaceutical and/or biotech company is preferred but not necessary.
Demonstrated experience managing or supervising legal professionals or contract specialists is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and take ownership of contracting function for business development transactions and M&A matters, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on related agreements and transactions.
Oversee and take ownership of the contracting function and provide strategic direction on contract strategy, process, prioritization, and risk-based decision-making across the full contract group.
Serve as escalation authority for contracting matters handled by the broader contract group, including complex negotiations, non-standard terms, risk assessments, and business-sensitive issues.
Supervise and mentor direct reports to facilitate professional growth; identify training opportunities and provide mentoring to ensure individuals are appropriately developed in accordance with their roles and responsibilities.
Become a strategic partner with Regulatory, Finance, IT, Clinical, Manufacturing, Medical, and Commercial Groups to assist them with their various legal needs.
Review, draft, and implement corporate policies and procedures.
Advise Senior Management on legal issues and risk.
Assist General Counsel on other legal projects on as-needed basis.
Manage outside counsel relationships for transactions and M&A matters, including budgeting, workflow oversight, and quality control of external legal work product.