Sr. Corporate Counsel

Neurocrine Biosciences•San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Addresses a broad array of legal matters to support the Company’s Commercial, Corporate Affairs, Research, Development, Clinical, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Medical Affairs, Business Development, Alliance Management and/or general administrative departments. Works closely with other members of the Legal Department and their respective clients to address legal issues across several disciplines. Counsels clients and drafts and negotiates complex life sciences arrangements. Advises and trains business clients on contract requirements.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree AND 10+ years practice as an attorney in a well-regarded law firm and experience with a life sciences company, and/or a reputable, highly rated law firm with a focus on representing life science companies, or a combination of both
An active license to practice law in any state AND Recognized as external expert in a strategic job function
Requires broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories and techniques within a strategic job function
Applies ingenuity and creativity to problem analysis and resolution in complicated and/or novel situations
Influences internal/external business and/or industry issues that have an impact on Neurocrine
Ability to drive strategic direction into tactical plans
Ability to lead multiple teams
Strong leadership, mentoring skills and abilities typically supervises lower levels and/or leads indirect teams
Exceptional communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking, influencing skills
Sets broader picture and longer-term vision for department
Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
Excellent project leadership skills
Research skills
Decision-making and planning skills
Organizational skills
Ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements
Ability to independently identify, analyze and render legal advice on complex issues
Ability to deliver clear, concise and accurate advice, including the appropriate level of detail and anticipation of follow-up questions
Ability to build consensus with diverse stakeholders and third parties and form strong, collaborative working relationships with clients
Demonstrates expertise in several of the following: general corporate matters, including corporate organization, securities compliance, drafting transactional documents, license agreements, employment law, immigration law, data privacy, risk management asset-backed financing, contract management.
Expertise with respect to corporate compliance and transactional experience is required, including strong contract drafting skills

Responsibilities

Provides clear and business-savvy legal advice and risk guidance to business partners, key stakeholders related to one or more of the following: Commercial activities including review of promotional materials, marketing strategies, salesforce initiatives, market access issues. multiple activities related to Commercial and compliance with specific legislation (Anti- Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act) the company’s Research, Development, Clinical, Regulatory, Manufacturing/CMC, Medical Affairs and general administrative departments through all phases of drug research, development, and clinical matters. public company reporting and compliance, including SEC rules and regulations and NASDAQ listing standards; advising on corporate governance and disclosure matters; routine counseling on corporate issues including close interaction with executive management. variety of activities such as licensing and research collaborations, pre-clinical and clinical matters, CMC (supply, manufacture, and quality issues), and other matters, including contract/deal negotiation and post-execution implementation the company's employee option programs and stock purchase programs
Drafts, negotiates, and advises clients on a broad range of legal and contractual matters to support the Company’s business, including but not limited to: clinical trial agreements, informed consent documents, research agreements, clinical supply agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality, nondisclosure agreements, distribution agreements, payor agreements and drug pricing matters.
May, in conjunction with Human Resources and finance, provide legal support the company's employee option programs and stock purchase programs
Interacts closely with clients and third-party vendors to understand business requirements and ensure that contractual terms are consistent with the Company’s priorities.
May draft and manage template legal documents.
Acts as advisor on legal issues involving the organization’s government and regulatory compliance.
Reviews legal data and advises organization on appropriate legal action to be taken.
Coordinates legal matters handled by, and manages, outside counsel.
May counsel clients in trade secrets, advertising law, registration and other resolutions specific to the computer and technology industry as well as SEC reporting.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

retirement savings plan (with company match)
paid vacation, holiday and personal days
paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans

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