Sr Counsel II

Kite Pharma • Santa Monica, CA

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About The Position

We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet. Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows. Job Description At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. The role is critical to support Kite’s research organization at Foster City, Santa Monica, CA and Philadelphia, PA. The preferred location is in Santa Monica, CA; the location of Foster City may be considered for the right candidate.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctorate and admission before a state bar or fully qualified legal credentials in geography of operations.
• Minimum 10 years of industry and/or law firm experience providing legal counsel relating to devices, pharmaceutical, or therapeutic products.
• Must have knowledge of laws and regulations governing pharmaceutical industry, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, regulatory, intellectual property, privacy, and understanding of contract provisions.
• Must have extensive business judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be responsible, self-motivated, set appropriate priorities, and deliver results timely.
• Must have strong client service orientation.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be able to identify issues and seek solutions to quickly advance project priority.
• Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
• Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
• Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Draft, structure, and negotiate wide, diverse types of agreements for Technical Operation functions, including confidentiality agreements, material materials, consulting agreements, services agreements, vendor agreements, evaluation agreements, development agreements, licenses, work orders, and master agreements.
• Counsel clients on various legal projects, including reviewing contracts, identifying issues and liability, protecting company’s assets and intellectual properties, interpreting relevant laws and regulations, and discussing questions or suggestions with clients or other attorneys.
• Serve as the main legal advisor and business partner to assigned projects and functions.
• Advise Technical Operation business teams on legal issues arising from interactions and agreements with external parties related to manufacturing, quality, development, and supply chain.
• Facilitate the evaluation, selection, negotiation, and management of third-party vendors in support of business relationship.
• Review proposed publications, press releases, and external disclosures.
• Prepare clear, concise, and complete legal documents, opinions, reports, correspondence, and other communications.
• Develop materials for internal practices and trainings.
• Implement and meet with business to roll-out new processes and procedures.
• Liaise and partner with clients, internal global legal members, and cross-functional business teams.
• Collaborate with other attorneys in different legal practice and manage outside counsel.
• Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of assigned projects; make preliminary recommendation to management.
• Presents on legal issues, case law, and relevant regulations.

Benefits

• This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.
• Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

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