Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. With several marketed products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage assets, and in-house advanced technology capabilities, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For
more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Job Overview
We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of
Counsel.
This position of Counsel will be joining the Biopharma Legal function.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Support drafting, negotiating, and counseling on various life sciences transactions (including mergers and acquisitions, strategic acquisitions and divestitures, licenses, collaborations, joint ventures, strategic alliances, commercial supply and distribution agreements and others).
- Assist with the legal due diligence process in collaboration with multiple functions.
- Partner with Senior Counsel and SVP, Head of Legal, Biopharma to support internal business development functions on their execution of strategic goals and solutions while ensuring internal alignment and using sound judgment to escalate matters as necessary.
- Collaborate with internal commercial alliance managers, and Senior Counsel on strategic and day-to-day matters that arise in management of commercial partnerships.
- Contribute to supply chain matters, including managing agreement amendments, renewals, terminations, and advising on other related issues.
- Demonstrate a service-oriented approach to advising internal client groups and a full commitment to SMPA’s mission and values.
- Support other legal team priorities and projects in partnership with peers in the legal department as well as other key functions such as Regulatory, Compliance, and IP.
Key Core Competencies
- General understanding of the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry, including applicable legal and regulatory requirements related to the commercialization of pharmaceutical products.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage internal client expectations and build and maintain productive relationships across functions and with clients in multiple global time zones.
- Excellent verbal and writing skills; creative and sound problem-solving and business judgment.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities, to work efficiently, and to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours, as needed.
- High degree of organizational awareness, ability to connect the dots to understand all the interdependency and big picture
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
- Law degree from recognized U.S. university. Qualified to practice law and membership in good standing in the bar of at least one state, or the ability to obtain an in-house counsel limited license.
- Two to four years of experience working with life sciences matters at a law firm or in-house, or a combination of both with an emphasis on legal M&A, licensing, and/or transactional work.
- Experience drafting complex transactional agreements (e.g., asset purchase, licensing, and distribution agreements, and major manufacturing and supply agreements and SOWs).
The base salary range for this role is $174,400 to $218,000. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter.
Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Confidential Data
: All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.
Compliance
: Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.
Mental/Physical Requirements
: Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.
Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA)
is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
