Strategic BD Transactions Counsel: Lead Deals & Licensing

Bristol Myers Squibb; Cambridge (MA); Híbrido; USD 255.000 - 309.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible time off

11 paid holidays

Stock options

Descripción de la vacante

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel, Business Development Transactions Law to provide senior-level legal counsel and strategic guidance for licensing, collaborations, and mergers and acquisitions. You will lead complex deals end‑to‑end and partner with senior business leaders, Alliance Management, and cross‑functional teams to enable value creation while managing risk.

The role requires a J.D.

Formación

• J.D. degree and admission to a state bar.
• Minimum 10 years of legal experience, including leading, drafting, and negotiating complex agreements in biopharma/life sciences.
• Strong working knowledge of the biopharmaceutical/life sciences industry and deal structures.
• Track record as lead counsel on high‑value licensing, collaboration, and M&A transactions.
• Sound independent judgment with ability to escalate when needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence to influence senior stakeholders.
• High integrity and commitment to company values.

Responsabilidades

• Lead structuring, drafting, and negotiation of business development and corporate development transactions.
• Define due diligence scope and risk assessments for deal teams.
• Coordinate antitrust and regulatory strategy for transactions.
• Handoff executed transactions to Alliance Management with governance setup.
• Oversee external counsel relationships and ensure value‑driven support.
• Mentor other attorneys and contract professionals without people management duties.
• Monitor developments in contract law and regulatory issues impacting transactions.
• Contribute to process improvements in contracting and alliance management.

Conocimientos

Transactional law

Deal negotiation

Leadership

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Executive communication

Educación

J.D. degree

Descripción del empleo

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel, Business Development Transactions Law to provide senior-level legal counsel and strategic guidance for licensing, collaborations, and mergers and acquisitions. You will lead complex deals end‑to‑end and partner with senior business leaders, Alliance Management, and cross‑functional teams to enable value creation while managing risk.

The role requires a J.D.