Associate General Counsel, Business Development

Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Parsippany, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$260,900–$290,814 Per Year

SKILLS

Alliance/Partner Management, Antitrust, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Development, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Corporate Law, Cross-Functional, Disease, Disease Prevention and Control, Due Diligence, Entrepreneurship, Facebook, Gastroenterology, Gene Therapy, Genetics, Government, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Intellectual Property (IP), International Business, Legal, LinkedIn, Medical Affairs, Medical Products, Medicine, Mergers and Acquisitions, Negotiation Skills, Oncology, Philosophy, Problem Solving Skills, Reporting Skills, Risk Management, Scientific Research, Team Player, Urology, YouTube

LOCATION

Parsippany, NJ

POSTED

19 days ago

Job Description: As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease. Ferring is seeking an experienced Corporate M&A lawyer to join our dynamic in-house legal team. The Associate General Counsel, Business Development will report directly to the US General Counsel and partner with senior leaders in the company on matters pertaining to complex business transactions for Ferring’s businesses. With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country. Responsibilities: Lead attorney to partner with the Ferring’s Global Business Development team in all phases of pharmaceutical innovation, including negotiating mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, supply, distribution, licenses, joint ventures and other complex transactions, spot legal issues, advise on deal structure and related legal issues (e.g., anti-trust), lead closings, manage legal due diligence and clearly communicate risks and mitigation strategies. Negotiate, draft, review and interpret term sheets, letters of intent, and complex agreements. Provide legal advice concerning alliance management issues, advise educate and guide business functions on legal and compliance aspects of all pharmaceutical and transactional activities. Collaborate effectively with internal global functions including Compliance, Privacy, Intellectual Property and Medical Affairs. Direct and manage outside counsel. Advise business leaders on matters of corporate law, stay current on trends in the pharmaceutical industry and changes in the law and relevant government agencies. Other duties as assigned by US General Counsel Requirements: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with a minimum of 10 years experience Experience in general corporate and transactional matters in the pharmaceutical industry preferred Substantial drafting experience of asset purchase agreements and complex business arrangements Individual must be a team player, self-motivated, able to demonstrate a history of successfully resolving challenging legal issues and able to effectively deliver sound and clear legal advice in a business setting Ability to work cross-functionally and build consensus among various stakeholders while maintaining a compliant approach Ferring + you At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry’s most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy. Our Compensation and Benefits At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $260,900 to $290,814, which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount paid may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location. Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance. Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees, a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full time employees to accrue up to 120 hours in the first four (4) years of employment, and 160 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment as well as 15 paid holidays per year. We are proud to offer paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring. Work Location: This position is classified as a hybrid role, requiring onsite work at the Parsippany office four days per week and remotely for one day per week. Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Protected Veterans). We maintain a drug-free workplace. Location: Parsippany, New Jersey Ferring Pharmaceuticals a privately owned, research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group committed to building families and helping people live better lives. We are leaders in reproductive medicine with a strong heritage in gastroenterology and urology, and are at the forefront of innovation in uro-oncology gene therapy. Ferring was founded in 1950 and employs more than 7,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Saint-Prex, Switzerland, and has operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries which market its medicines in over 100 countries. Learn more at www.ferring.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X. At Ferring, we'll give you the tools to shape a career build on purpose. Join us and help People around the world to build families and live better lives. Click HERE to enlarge the picture. At Ferring, our focus on Patient Advocacy drives our commitment to create more equitable health outcomes for all, at every stage of their healthcare journey. We believe in everyone’s right to access the best treatment, pioneering into new therapeutic areas, and developing innovative ways to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

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