Executive Director, Legal Counsel, M&A

Contact: Glen Hersh
Phone: (267) 541-3090

Position Overview

Our client is a global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in India, with products distributed in over 100 markets. They specialize in pharmaceutical products, including branded and generic formulations, complex generics, biotechnology products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Our client seeks someone who can drive the strategic & business planning function for the US Generics business, through ongoing assessment and forecasting of key assets, help de-risk key assets, accelerate approvals for complex programs, assist with launch planning of these key assets, and lead integrated efforts for assuring the delivery of the strategic plan for the US Generics business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic transactions for the Company, including leading negotiations for corporate M&A and complex licensing and collaboration transactions
• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex transactional agreements related to the same
• Manage internal and external deal processes and drive deal execution (including form documentation)
• Plan, assist, and coordinate due diligence exercises as needed. The majority of transactions will focus on the United States market; however, the targeted geographies include Canada, Europe, Mexico, Brazil and other Latin American countries
• Led the drafting of general corporate contracts – drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a wide variety of corporate contracts, including confidentiality, consulting, services, manufacturing, clinical trial, basic licensing, and related agreements
• Work closely with Business Development, Finance/Accounting, Commercial, and Specialty Businesses to assist in their day-to-day operations/functions
• Research, report and recommend corporate actions based on applicable laws and regulations affecting company projects, deployments, business development, accounting, tax, facilities, and administration.
• Review and revise company policies and procedures as required by applicable law and regulations, and internal requirements
• Support Senior Vice President – Legal Affairs in other tasks, including review and negotiation of lender and other strategic agreements.
• Advise senior management and business personnel, as required
• Assist with regulatory and other legal pharmaceutical compliance matters, as required
• Manage outside advisors, including active management of outside counsel

Key Requirements

• Ten years of law firm and/or in-house, pharmaceutical legal experience
• Member of at least one state bar
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a robust understanding of pharmaceutical business transactions and regulatory issues, intellectual property law, licensing, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Will be responsible for leading in-licensing, out-licensing, and acquisitions of the company
• Experience and familiarity with foreign jurisdictions, especially Europe, is a plus.
• Awareness of Federal and State healthcare laws and regulations, including Medicare, Anti-kickback, Antitrust
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• History of self-motivation, sound judgment, and excellent interpersonal relations
• The position requires initiative, responsibility, creativity, motivation, flexibility, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with drafting and negotiating M&A documents, commercial contracts, and pharmaceutical licensing agreements
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents including executive management, company associates, outside counsel, outside organizations, and agencies
• Demonstrate broad business orientation and ability to quickly establish credibility as an attorney and business partner with a cross-functional perspective
• Responsiveness and adaptability
• Integrity and strong ethics
• Ability to travel periodically as needed
• Willingness and interest in learning and continuing to develop one’s career and skills

Location(s)

If interested, please send a MS Word version of your resume to [email protected]

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