Director, Corporate Counsel - Collaborations & Contracts

About the role

The Director, Corporate Counsel will serve as legal counsel for Regeneron's manufacturing division (IOPS - Industrial Operations and Product Supply), providing legal support in connection with business development and strategic transactions, including: procurement, license and M&A agreements, collaborations, and various business development transactions.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements and providing advice to management regarding proposed transactions and compliance with existing contractual obligations, regulations, company policy and general corporate and commercial law.
• Working closely with internal clients (including scientific and business leaders) in connection with collaborations, licensing arrangements and other strategic transactions.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating intellectual property and technology license agreements, collaboration agreements, material transfer agreements, sponsored research agreements, confidentiality agreements, and consulting agreements.
• Partnering with the Law Departments M&A/Transactions group to support IOPS involvement in corporate transactions, including advising on manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory and technology transfer aspects of mergers, acquisitions, licensing deals, and other strategic arrangements.
• Working closely with the intellectual property group to ensure accurate protection of intellectual property assets.
• Partnering with the regulatory, quality, and compliance groups to advise on relevant regulatory and legal matters impacting existing or proposed arrangements, including GMP requirements, FDA and international regulatory frameworks, privacy, antitrust, as well as general corporate and commercial law.
• Oversight and coordination of relevant legal matters handled by outside counsel.
• Serving as an embedded member of the IOPS Law Group, developing deep familiarity with IOPS manufacturing operations, supply chain structure, and third-party relationships to provide proactive and informed legal counsel.

Requirements

• A BA/BS and JD with excellent law school credentials and a minimum of 8-12 years of relevant experience.
• Active bar membership in New York or eligibility for licensure as registered in-house counsel.
• Technology and intellectual property licensing experience (biotech, pharmaceutical and/or life sciences experience preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in drafting agreements and transactional documents, advising on intellectual property matters and technology licensing arrangements.
• Experience with general corporate, privacy and regulatory matters specific to the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industries, specifically within a GMP-related environment, as well as experience supporting or collaborating with M&A and transactions teams on manufacturing or supply chain matters.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials, including a BA/BS and JD.
• Proven experience in legal practice, preferably in a corporate or pharmaceutical setting.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory and legal issues related to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Experience with drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Understanding of intellectual property law and its application in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus, and equity options.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Flexible work schedule, including hybrid work options.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

$172,200.00 - $286,900.00 annually

Schedule

Hybrid: 4.5 days per week on site