Counsel, Corporate and Business Development
Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Location: Somerville
Posted on: June 16, 2022
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Job Description:
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision -
transforming patients' lives through science. -In oncology,
hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease - and one of the
most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry - each of our
passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive
meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we
pioneer. Join us and make a difference.Introduction:Bristol Myers
Squibb is looking for an experienced life sciences transactional
attorney who can be successful within our fast-paced, adaptive and
focused culture.Position Overview:This position will be primarily
responsible for providing legal advice, guidance and support for
Corporate Development (i.e., mergers and acquisitions) and Business
Development (i.e., licensing and collaborations)
transactions.Responsibilities:Lead drafting and negotiations,
structuring and counseling on transactions (including mergers and
acquisitions, strategic equity investments, strategic divestitures,
global licenses, collaborations and partnerships and other
transactions). - Identify and resolve critical legal issues and
identify and help resolve critical business issues arising from
transactions. - Oversee and manage the legal due diligence
process.Partner with Corporate Development and Business Development
clients to ensure strategic alignment in all transactions,
escalating matters as appropriate with the judgment to understand
when escalation is necessary. -Manage business relationships and
counsel business clients across a broad sphere of influence,
internally and externally, on transaction and strategic issues
pertaining to strategic alliance partnerships and
collaborations.Contribute to highly collaborative culture with
effective relationships with peers in the legal department as well
as other key functions.As appropriate, manage and organize
antitrust approvals and negotiations with antitrust authorities and
regulators.Demonstrate a service-oriented approach to advising
internal client groups. -Demonstrate full commitment to Bristol
Myers Squibb's mission and values.Qualifications/Competencies:Law
degree from recognized university. Qualification to practice law in
New Jersey or ability to obtain a NJ in-house counsel limited
license.Minimum 5 years of legal M&A, Licensing and/or
Collaboration Transactional experience.Experience drafting and
negotiating complex transaction agreements. - Experience in
bio-pharmaceutical or life-sciences industry transactions
preferred.Understanding of bio-pharmaceutical/life-sciences
industry.Has excellent interpersonal skills and can successfully
manage internal client expectations and can work/operate well with
a variety of personalities/capabilities in cross-functional teams,
matrix environment.Creative, thoughtful and practical
problem-solving skills.Must have high integrity, ability to assess
risk, ability to make decisions and think strategically while
applying knowledge of applicable legal issues.Listens to internal
client needs and communicates with clients with confidence and
diplomacy.Excellent verbal and writing skills and business judgment
are required.Ability to communicate effectively with management and
senior management personnel.Ability to train and develop the other
members of the team.Ability to work independently, effectively and
efficiently and perform against broad objectives.Possess strong
work ethic.Around the world, we are passionate about making an
impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to
apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an
inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation,
urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the
highest potential of each of our colleagues.Bristol Myers Squibb
recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work
environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits,
services and programs that provide our employees with the resources
to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.
-Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the
field is an essential job function of this role which the Company
deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee
well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.To
protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and
communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and
workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an
approved request for a medical or religious reasonable
accommodation. - Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role
located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have
already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19
vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and
condition of employment. - This requirement is subject to state and
local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees
working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement
is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining
representatives in the U.S.Our company is committed to ensuring
that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent
recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing
support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of
accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require
reasonable accommodation in completing this application or if you
are applying to a role based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and you
believe that you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a
medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, during or any
part of the recruitment process, please direct your inquiries to
adastaffingsupport@bms.com.
Visitcareers.bms.com/eeo-accessibilityto access our complete Equal
Employment Opportunity statement.Any data processed in connection
with role applications will be treated in accordance with
applicable data privacy policies and regulations.
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