Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company that researches, develops, and delivers medicines for serious diseases. Its work spans cardiovascular health, cell therapy, immunology, and oncology, bringing together large international teams and collaborations with researchers, healthcare providers, and other partners. The company’s profile is centered on advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes through innovative treatments.

Senior Corporate Counsel, Biopharma Business Development Transactions

Lead complex biopharmaceutical licensing, collaboration, M&A, and equity deals at Bristol Myers Squibb. Advise business development leaders on diligence, regulatory clearance, negotiation, and closing.

Description

  • Lead licensing, collaboration, M&A, option, equity investment, and divestiture deals from term sheet through closing, including transaction structure, drafting, and negotiation.
  • Set due diligence scope and escalation routes, coordinating with intellectual property, litigation, antitrust, regulatory, tax, and other specialists.
  • Turn diligence findings into clear risk assessments and recommendations for deal teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Coordinate antitrust and regulatory strategy from pre-filing review through clearance.
  • Advise on regulatory escalation matters.
  • Lead the legal transition of completed deals to Alliance Management, including knowledge transfer, governance setup, issue identification, and post-close guidance.
  • Manage external counsel relationships and workstreams, overseeing advice, deliverables, quality, deadlines, and cost effectiveness.
  • Mentor business development lawyers and contract professionals, and review their work without formal people-management duties.
  • Track changes in contract law, regulation, and industry practice, advising on negotiation positions, contracting standards, and template revisions.
  • Improve business development contracting and alliance management processes, including templates, playbooks, escalation procedures, and knowledge resources.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree and admission to a state bar.
  • At least 10 years of legal experience.
  • Experience leading, drafting, and negotiating complex agreements in the biopharmaceutical or life sciences sector.
  • Strong knowledge of the biopharmaceutical or life sciences industry, including deal structures, development and commercialization models, and the regulatory landscape.
  • Record of serving as lead counsel on high-value licensing, collaboration, and M&A deals from term sheet through closing.
  • Experience directing legal due diligence with intellectual property, litigation, antitrust, regulatory, and tax specialists.
  • Experience managing deals that require regulatory clearance.
  • Sound independent judgment on significant legal and business matters.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence, with the ability to advise and influence senior business stakeholders.
  • High integrity and commitment to Bristol Myers Squibb values.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit plans covering wellbeing, retirement and financial protection, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • Flexible Time Off with no set accrual limit for U.S.-based exempt employees, subject to manager approval.
  • 11 paid company holidays each year.
  • 160 hours of annual paid vacation for eligible new hires in specified employee categories, subject to manager approval.
  • Three optional holidays for eligible employees in specified employee categories.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Up to two paid volunteer days each year.
  • Flexible summer hours.
  • Leave options for medical, personal, parental, caregiving, bereavement, or military needs.
  • Annual global shutdown from Christmas Day through New Year's Day for eligible employees.
  • Additional discretionary cash and stock incentive opportunities.
  • Workplace accommodations or adjustments and ongoing disability support.

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