Senior Counsel — IP & Litigation, BioPharma

AstraZeneca; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Wilmington, DE, is seeking a talented Senior Counsel to lead IP litigations, contract disputes and government investigations within the BioPharmaceuticals unit. You will partner with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to protect assets across three therapeutic areas.

This role requires a law degree, bar admission, 5+ years in corporate or large firm settings, and proven IP dispute handling.

Qualifications

• Requires law degree and bar admission.
• 5+ years of experience in the legal department of a corporation or major law firm, preferably pharmaceutical.
• Experience handling sophisticated IP disputes.
• Experience preparing pleadings, motions, and written and oral discovery in IP litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead IP litigations, contract disputes, product liability litigations, as well as government investigation matters.
• Effectively partner with outside counsel and internal AstraZeneca stakeholders on strategies to bolster litigation positions and facilitate the ability of the BioPharmaceuticals business to achieve its objectives
• Establish appropriate litigation matter budgets and ensure costs are delivered within acceptable budget variances
• Coordinate timely and practical legal advice on commercial risks across assigned BioPharmaceuticals therapy areas
• Advise on legal aspects of contractual arrangements and strategic opportunities with customers and partners
• Advise on mitigation strategies for fraud and abuse and other legal risks related to market access and commercial strategies for assigned products
• Work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization and collaborate on legal advice within the broader legal team
• Demonstrate leadership within business and legal teams by proactively seeking to improve ways of working and contribute to the professional development of colleagues

Skills

IP litigation experience

Litigation strategy

Contract evaluation

Communication skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in at least one state

Job description

AstraZeneca in Wilmington, DE, is seeking a talented Senior Counsel to lead IP litigations, contract disputes and government investigations within the BioPharmaceuticals unit. You will partner with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to protect assets across three therapeutic areas.

This role requires a law degree, bar admission, 5+ years in corporate or large firm settings, and proven IP dispute handling.