Director, Corporate Counsel (Drug Product Division)

Thermofisher Scientific; Hartford; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Director, Corporate Counsel to support its Drug Product Division in Europe and Asia Pacific. This remote role requires strong commercial legal experience, leadership skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. The successful candidate will develop legal policies, advise senior management, and lead a team of legal professionals, fostering efficient operations and risk management.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Annual incentive plan bonus

Range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years' in-house experience in global operating companies in life sciences or pharmaceuticals.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across teams and functions.
• Proven experience in developing and leading legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement legal policies for DPD-EU/APAC.
• Advise senior management on compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the legal team and manage external counsel as needed.

Skills

Commercial legal work

Experience leading teams

Ability to navigate complex environments

Strong communication skills

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's Degree

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Overview

This position will support the Drug Product Division (DPD) Europe & Asia Pacific (EU/APAC) within Thermo Fisher's Pharma Services Group, reporting directly to the VP and Lead Counsel, DPD.

Responsibilities

• Director, Corporate Counsel you will develop and implement legal policies and procedures for DPD‑EU/APAC. You will develop a team of professionals and own all legal aspects of operations for these businesses. The role is also a member of the Leadership Team for DPD‑EU/APAC, advising senior management on company strategies and their implementation, compliance and regulatory requirements and the work of outside counsel.
• As a leader, you will work with customers and counterparts on regulatory matters and liaise with corporate functions that provide support for litigation, labor, risk management and intellectual property matters.
• This role is fully remote (working from home) based anywhere in the UK or Italy. Some international travel may be required – up to 25% of working time, including overnight stays.
• Lead the legal team to implement company goals and protect investments across DPD‑EU/APAC.
• Work with business leaders to set legal and regulatory strategies to achieve business objectives and pro‑actively identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Work effectively within the organization to connect resources to address challenges of diverse scope and complexity.
• Develop strategies for resolving contractual disputes, including detailed analysis of contract terms and legal remedies.
• Explore continual process improvement to provide efficient and effective commercial legal support and risk management. Pro‑actively drive improved efficiency of operations.
• Lead and guide team in implementation of same and structure work in efficient manner.
• Select and manage external counsel, vendors and advisors as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and JD from an accredited law school and a member in good standing with the bar; licensed to practice law.
• Proven experience in commercial legal work, including 5 years' in‑house experience in global operating companies involving life sciences or a related area such as pharmaceuticals (drug manufacturing in particular).
• Experienced people leader with experience developing and leading successful teams of attorneys and legal professionals.
• Experience of working with a business‑legal approach and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to navigate sophisticated and ambiguous environments with risk taking.
• Demonstrated ability to align and influence through direct and indirect authority, and communicate effectively across teams, functions, and regions.
• Ability to develop practical processes/approaches and to drive solutions to completion, including initiatives to improve efficiency, quality and productivity.
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills. Strong sense of ethics and integrity.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward‑thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.