Senior Counsel

Bring more to life at SCIEX, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, where our work in life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology saves lives. We foster a culture of belonging and innovation, empowering you to make a tangible impact. As part of SCIEX, you’ll influence life-changing research and outcomes while accelerating your potential. For over 50 years, we’ve empowered customers to solve analytical challenges through groundbreaking innovation, reliability, and support.

About the role

The Senior Counsel is responsible for providing global legal support across the organization, including identifying complex legal issues, researching new legal topics, and advising on risk management aligned with SCIEX’s objectives. This fully remote position reports to the Vice President, General Counsel, and is part of the SCIEX Legal & Compliance Team, with a preference for candidates within commuting distance of the Marlborough, MA office.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements and complex legal matters, including antitrust, bankruptcy, clinical diagnostics, and related issues.
• Manage litigation, government investigations, and regulatory matters, partnering with external counsel and supporting global product, quality, and regulatory teams on compliance (e.g., labeling, promotional review, post-market risks).
• Provide practical guidance on global regulatory and compliance topics (e.g., anti-corruption, trade/sanctions, competition/antitrust, third-party due diligence) in partnership with Compliance.
• Support corporate governance, intellectual property, and Legal function leadership, including IP-related contract terms, confidentiality, open-source software use, board materials, delegated authorities, and Legal policies.
• Develop training, playbooks, and process improvements, including leveraging AI to enhance legal workflows, and supervise the SCIEX Paralegal.

Requirements

• 7+ years as a licensed U.S. attorney with experience in a nationally recognized law firm and in-house (life sciences preferred); global experience a plus.
• Excellent academic credentials and active U.S. Bar membership in good standing.
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking, including mentoring and team development.
• Substantial deal and negotiation experience, with a leadership track record on executed transactions (e.g., partnerships, collaborations, licensing, M&A, research agreements).
• Positive, collaborative, and adaptable team player who thrives in a fast-paced, complex global organization.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel globally as needed, up to 20% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare regulation experience.
• Software licensing experience.

Benefits

SCIEX offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Explore more at Danaher Benefits Info.

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $185,667 - $204,500, with eligibility for bonus/incentive pay.

Schedule

This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement, with flexibility to work from home. Additional details will be provided during the interview process.