Director, Corporate Counsel (Corporate Law and Transactions)
Otsuka Pharmaceutical

Job Info

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Job Summary

The Otsuka US Legal Team is looking for a corporate attorney with specific focus on digital technology, commercial transactions, sourcing and procurement,. software and data licensing, data governance and information security. This attorney will have expertise in successful contracting practices and strategies when supporting procurement/strategic sourcing and the information technology and data & analytics functions. Key responsibilities will be to provide proactive and strategic advice and counsel on navigating complex commercial transactions including licensing and technology related transactions The role also requires drafting and negotiating a variety of complex corporate contracts and daily tactical support for a wide variety of business matters. This attorney will embed with client groups and internal stakeholders and be a primary point of contact for relevant legal matters.

The Director, Corporate Counsel will have prior experience at a law firm and may bring a foundational understanding of the pharmaceutical industry. The Director, Corporate Counsel is able to appropriately apply legal risk in a business environment and clearly communicate those risks for client consideration. This attorney is able to work independently but when there are complex or novel issues, knows to seek guidance and advice to evaluate those risks with additional contributors.

The Otsuka Legal Affairs department's mission is to be proactive business enablers. We are adding to our department to support our growing business, and we are seeking highly motivated professionals to be integral players on our team. We are looking for attorneys who are agile thinkers, able to handle high-volume and diverse workloads and who are open to training in new areas to personally develop and advance in an in-house legal career.

This role can be located in Otsuka's Princeton, NJ or Rockville, MD offices, or it can be remote, but availability during US Eastern time zone business hours is mandatory. No matter where the role is located, up to a minimum of 25% travel may be required based upon business needs.

At Otsuka, our mission is to create new products for better health worldwide. Our purpose is to defy limitation so others can too. Otsuka is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Otsuka are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

To that end, the Legal Affairs department at Otsuka is seeking qualification as a Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certified Law Department as part of the Diversity Lab's Mansfield Rule initiative, which measures and seeks to increase diversity within law departments. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving that goal and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.

Job Description

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide full-service strategic legal advice to internal client functions, including core corporate functions such as IT, procurement/strategic sourcing, data & analytics, data governance, finance, compliance, privacy, data security and others as necessary to support the needs of the business
• Draft, review and manage a variety of contracts and agreements.
• Collaborate with, counsel and coach colleagues in other functional areas as well as other attorneys and support staff working on complex transactions.
• Perform legal duties in support of business strategies and objectives, including developing and implementing corporate policies and best practices
• Develops content and educates legal colleagues and internal clients on legal updates
• Participates in special projects and initiatives as needed
• Provide guidance to multi-functional teams to ensure compliance with company policies and legal/regulatory requirements.

Additional Director Responsibilities

• Solutions Analysis: Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature.
• Policies and Procedures Development: Contribute to the drafting of policies, procedures, and related guidelines within an area of expertise to meet defined key principles and ensure compliance with external requirements.
• Internal Client Relationship Management: Contribute to the management of partnering relationships with internal clients, building effective working relationships and providing high-quality professional services to support in delivering business strategy and plans.
• Information and Business Advice: Resolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and the related policies, referring to others where necessary for interpretation of policy.
• Risk Scenario Modeling: Analyze, assess, and quantify the risks associated with products/individual applications/business activities/the market to determine whether any risk is within the agreed risk appetite. Undertake tactical risk modeling.

Qualifications

Required

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Persuades: Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Customer Focus: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
• Business Insight: Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Questions Strategically: Works with limited guidance to uncover clients' explicit needs and/or unforeseen opportunities and challenges.
• Analyze Alternatives and Recommend Solutions: Works at an intermediate level to analyze potential solutions and create recommendations based on the expected benefits, costs, and overall value of the solution for key stakeholders.
• Policy and Regulation: Works with limited guidance to interpret and apply knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise.
• Effectively Presents Solutions: Works with limited guidance to clearly present solutions that link directly to the key objectives and challenges important to the client.
• Project Risk and Issue Management: Uses comprehensive knowledge and/or skills to act independently with guiding and training others on identifying, assessing, prioritizing and managing project related risks.

Education / Experience

EDUCATION:

• Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) or equivalent degree required and admission to a state bar

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as an attorney at a law firm advising corporate clients, with a preference for experience advising life science companies
• Experience and demonstrated ability to collaborate, build and sustain effective partnerships with multicultural key stakeholders and project teams

Up to 25% travel may be required based upon business needs.

Preferred

• Previous law firm experience preferred

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Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status.

Valid Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Accommodation

The COVID-19 Vaccination is mandatory for incoming new hires and employees. Uploading documentation with proof of full vaccination record or an Otsuka approved accommodation will be required during the pre-employment process as permitted by law. New hires must be fully vaccinated unless there is an approved accommodation prior to start date.

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