Legal Director - Canada

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a dedicated Legal Director to join their team in Mississauga. In this role, you will oversee all legal matters for the rapidly growing Canadian affiliate, providing strategic legal advice on commercialization and regulatory issues. Your expertise will be crucial in managing complex legal matters and collaborating with cross-functional teams. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company offers comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, equity awards, and annual bonuses. If you are passionate about making a difference in the biotechnology sector, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Fitness centers

Equity awards

Annual bonuses

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of legal experience in the biotech/pharma sector in Canada.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal matters for Canadian affiliate and manage external counsel.
• Provide strategic legal advice on commercialization and regulatory issues.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Industry Regulations

Legal Research

Contract Negotiation

Bilingual (French and English)

Compliance Management

Education

Canadian Law Degree

Job description

At Regeneron, we believe that when the right idea finds the right team, powerful change is possible. As we work across our growing global network to invent, develop and commercialize life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases, we’re establishing new ways to think about science, manufacturing and commercialisation. We are Regeneron, a groundbreaking biotechnology company, and we're looking for a dedicated Legal Director to join our team in Mississauga. As we expand our operations in North America, this role is essential in helping us commercialize and distribute our pharmaceutical products across Canada and other ex-US countries.

A Typical Day:

• Oversee all legal matters for our rapidly growing Canadian affiliate and managing the relationship with external counsel.
• Provide strategic legal advice on commercialization and regulatory issues in Canada.
• Manage legal investigations related to competition, regulatory, and anti-corruption laws.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and R&D agreements.
• Advise on privacy, compliance, employment, and corporate governance matters.
• Collaborate with the home office Law Department on cross-functional legal issues.
• Contribute to the Canadian Leadership Team and provide legal advice for US as needed.

This Role May Be For You If:

• You have a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry's regulations and practices.
• You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working on cross-functional teams.
• You are adept at managing complex legal matters and have a keen eye for detail.
• You can communicate effectively in both French and English.

To Be Considered:

Candidates must hold a Canadian law degree from a leading university and have significant legal experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. Applicants will require 8-10 years of legal experience in the biotech/pharma sector in Canada. A license to practice law in the US or another jurisdiction is a plus, along with experience in a top law firm. Familiarity with local or North American regulators and experience working in the US are beneficial.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.