Senior Counsel

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Bridgewater, NJ, is seeking a Senior Counsel to support the Biologics business with global contracts. The role involves negotiating commercial contracts and licenses, and providing legal guidance on compliance, regulatory matters, and corporate governance.

In-house practice in New Jersey is required. The Senior Counsel will work with cross-functional teams, advise senior management, and participate in strategic projects, including merger activity and risk analysis.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required and license to practice in New Jersey.
• Minimum of three years of transactional/commercial law experience (big law and/or in-house pharma).
• Strong judgment and risk mitigation abilities.
• Excellent organization to manage multiple time-sensitive projects.
• Ability to sit/stand/walk and lift up to 15 pounds if required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, analyze, structure and negotiate terms and conditions, MSAs, SAs and licenses for R&D and manufacturing.
• Advise regional personnel on compliance, contracts, and regulatory issues.
• Assist in merger and acquisition activity.
• Assist in corporate governance activities.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to senior regional management and other managers.
• Provide cost-benefit analysis when identifying risks.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

M&A support

In-house counsel

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Senior Counsel Position Summary

Full time salaried position Onsite based out of our Bridgewater, NJ location The Senior Counsel will be an important member of the Legal and Compliance Department, providing direct support to the Company’s Biologics business which has multiple sites across the globe and provides cell, gene, plasmid, drug substance, drug product, and bioanalytic services to customers around the world. The Senior Counsel will be responsible for negotiating and documenting many types of commercial contracts and licenses on an international basis. From time to time, this may include legal advice and support on contract interpretation, business disputes, intellectual property, personnel matters, and real estate issues, as well as legal training for the commercial sales function. The attorney will liaise as needed with other support and business functions to resolve issues efficiently. Our Bridgewater location is the corporate office for Catalent.

The Role

• Draft, review, analyze, structure and negotiate terms and conditions, master service agreements, commercial supply agreement, and related licenses for research and development, clinical supply manufacturing, and commercial supply manufacturing
• Advise regional personnel with respect to compliance policies, customer and vendor relations, contract matters, regulatory issues
• Assist in merger and acquisition activity
• Assist in corporate governance activity
• Provide general advice to senior management of the region and other regional managers on a day-to-day basis
• Special assignments and projects
• Provide advice and guidance for the accomplishment of the overall business objectives in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Provide informed cost-benefit analysis when identifying risks
• Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the business and its people, products, technology, markets, facilities, customers, and competitors to identify trends and formulate business and legal structures and strategies accordingly
• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate

• Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school, required
• Able to practice (to the extent required) as an in-house lawyer in New Jersey
• Minimum of three years of transactional/commercial law experience with a combination of large law firms and/or in-house pharmaceutical experience
• Solid judgment, particularly in determining the significance of legal matters and when to elevate them to more senior department personnel and in effectively measuring and mitigating risks
• Strong organizational skills in order to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds

Pay: New Jersey Posting

The anticipated salary range for this position in New Jersey is $136,890 - $209,200, plus bonus, when eligible. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why You Should Join Catalent

Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I Generous 401K match Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment Tuition Reimbursement WellHub - program to promote overall physical wellness Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Catalent Overview

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.