Strategic Life Sciences Counsel for Global BD Transactions

BioSpace; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Long-term incentives

Company vehicles (depending on level)

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Counsel to provide legal support to Global Business Development. You will draft and negotiate key strategic agreements, advise on risk, and coordinate with BD, R&D, and external counsel across international teams.

The role emphasizes ownership from term sheets through closing, with opportunities for international collaboration and professional development within a global Legal organization.

Qualifications

• J.D. law degree and state bar admission required.
• Experience providing legal advice in life sciences/pharma preferred.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and manage critical legal issues across BD & R&D.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external counsel.
• Lead drafting and negotiation of strategic agreements.

Skills

Legal advice

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Job description

Novo Nordisk in Cambridge, MA seeks a Senior Counsel to provide legal support to Global Business Development. You will draft and negotiate key strategic agreements, advise on risk, and coordinate with BD, R&D, and external counsel across international teams.

The role emphasizes ownership from term sheets through closing, with opportunities for international collaboration and professional development within a global Legal organization.