Senior Counsel, Pharma & Biologics Ops & Manufacturing

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 221,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Retirement plan

Insurance benefits

Flexible time off

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in New Jersey seeks a Senior Counsel for Pharma and Biologics Operations Law to provide strategic regulatory and transactional counsel across global manufacturing operations, including CMO and supply agreements. You will partner with senior leaders to align legal strategies with patient-focused manufacturing goals.

The role sits in the PDS Law within GDMCT and requires JD and 10+ years of experience, demonstrated ability to draft complex agreements, counsel executives, and

Qualifications

• JD (or equivalent) and admission in good standing to the bar in at least one U.S. state; qualified to practice in-house in New Jersey.
• 10+ years of legal experience across law firms, in-house, or government roles, with pharma or life sciences familiarity.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex manufacturing and supply agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and influence senior executives on high-impact legal and business matters.
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to navigate complex legal issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills; ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a legal advisor to Pharma and Biologics Operations on complex regulatory and operational matters across the global manufacturing network.
• Provide transactional and comprehensive legal support for manufacturing operations (internal and external), including PDS Business Development matters.
• Lead drafting and negotiation of highly complex transactions, including CMO, manufacturing and supply, and collaboration agreements.
• Support manufacturing, operations, and supply aspects of BMS M&A and business development transactions, including due diligence and integration.
• Anticipate and identify legal issues with an enterprise view and deliver practical, actionable guidance for business decisions.
• Lead and organize working groups assessing significant legal issues.
• Collaborate across the Law & Policy Department and with business clients to deliver coordinated legal advice.

Education

J.D. (or equivalent) and U.S. bar admission

Job description

Bristol Myers Squibb in New Jersey seeks a Senior Counsel for Pharma and Biologics Operations Law to provide strategic regulatory and transactional counsel across global manufacturing operations, including CMO and supply agreements. You will partner with senior leaders to align legal strategies with patient-focused manufacturing goals.

The role sits in the PDS Law within GDMCT and requires JD and 10+ years of experience, demonstrated ability to draft complex agreements, counsel executives, and