About the position
Flagship Pioneering is seeking an experienced Vice President, Legal to serve as a strategic legal business partner to the Business Development and Corporate Development teams and an integral member of the Legal Team. This role will be responsible for managing the process of structuring and negotiating complex pharmaceutical collaboration agreements and a wide range of business development transactions and will be responsible for managing outside counsel handling the transaction. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in life sciences transactions, a strong mix of law firm and in-house experience, and the ability to navigate complex, high-value deals in a fast-paced and innovative environment. As an integral member of the legal team, this role will be tightly integrated into the legal team and will also provide support on all corporate transactions across the Flagship ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary legal advisor and business partner for strategic pharmaceutical collaborations, licensing transactions, R&D partnerships and other similar transactions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams—including Business Development, Corporate Development and Finance—to structure deals that align with Flagship’s innovation strategy.
- Provide full end-to-end legal support for business development transactions, including M&A, partnerships, and strategic alliances ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Provide support across the Flagship ecosystem as needed to support all types of corporate transactions, including complex financings, restructuring activities, etc.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, evolving regulations, and legal developments impacting pharmaceutical collaborations and biotech transactions.
- Develop and implement best practices, templates, and playbooks to streamline business development legal processes.
- Proactively engage and direct external law firm partners and advisors to manage high-stakes negotiations and complex deal structures and legal cost associated with the same.
- Train and mentor internal stakeholders and legal team members on agreement negotiation, risk management, and compliance considerations.
Requirements
- J.D. from a top-tier law school; licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
- 12+ years of experience in life sciences transactions, with a strong combination of law firm and in-house experience.
- Deep expertise in pharmaceutical collaborations, licensing agreements, and business development transactions.
- Proven ability to lead negotiations on complex, high-value deals in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to advise senior executives and drive strategic decision-making.
