Vice President, US Legal

SERVIER MONDE•Boston, MA

1d•$300,000 - $358,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Servier in the U.S. is a Boston-based, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company launched by Servier Group in 2018. As a privately held organization, Servier is uniquely positioned to advance cutting-edge science, tackle underserved therapeutic areas and make patients the focus of every strategic decision. The Vice President US Legal will be responsible for leading a best-in-class US Legal function and providing effective legal counsel to senior leadership on key strategic and tactical company initiatives. Reporting to the US Chief of Compliance & Legal, the VP, US Legal will be directly involved in risk identification and mitigation, complex business transactions, negotiating key contracts, and corporate governance in coordination with the company’s Global legal functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of effective cross-functional engagement and fostering a work environment where learning, innovation, respect, open communication, and teamwork are critical values.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with an active license to practice law.
15+ years of legal pharmaceutical industry experience counselling life sciences clients, in either an in-house role, in private practice or a combination of both.
Interpret procedures, regulations, and legal information to meet the needs of a variety of stakeholders
Manage complex legal matters and provide high-quality deliverables, including under tight timelines.
Work effectively across functions and at all levels in the organization and with external parties.
Direct leadership and team management experience with proven ability to organize, manage, develop, and lead legal teams in a dynamic environment.
Possess exceptional time management and communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
Accurately assess situations and provide options for effective resolution/solutions.
Engage with outside counsel and other external experts on applicable business initiatives and projects while maintaining financial efficiency.
Leverage new technologies to enhance personal and functional effectiveness

Responsibilities

Provide timely, relevant, and practical legal advice to senior leadership to help protect the company’s interests while ensuring an appropriate balance of legal, ethical, and business considerations
Partner with the US Head of Ethics and Compliance and Legal to develop and implement a US Legal strategy that aligns with core business objectives
Provide executive oversight to a 13-person Legal team and lead its continuing evolution with a demonstrated commitment to employee development and empowerment
Develop a vision for a best-in-class, future-fit legal function that appropriately leverages technology
Actively engage as a member of the US Legal, Privacy, Ethics and Compliance Leadership Team
Participate as a senior US Legal representative on cross-functional teams and committees
Provide support in key regulatory areas including marketing, pricing, labeling, and other strategies
Proactively identify legal risks and opportunities associated with business-critical activities to help the organization manage risk effectively
Oversee corporate compliance, including HR policies, accounting standards and intercompany agreements and policies
Advise on US litigation strategies and management
Coordinate effectively with Global legal in areas including litigation, IP matters, contracting, and corporate governance as well as Global transactions and integration activities
Maintain effective, ongoing collaboration with Legal, Privacy, Ethics and Compliance leaders in areas including risk management, policies, training, and internal investigations
Coordinate efficient use of outside counsel and oversee and successfully manage the US Legal department budget