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Deputy Attorneys General in CPU, including the Director, are responsible for all phases of litigation and other enforcement actions, including working with special investigators, drafting and filing pleadings, conducting discovery, negotiating settlements, and trying cases in all Delaware courts before juries, judges, and administrative hearing officers. Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.

<div id="JobBulletinBody">Introduction<div> Delaware's Attorney General, the State's chief law enforcement officer, has a broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State.In meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion.Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public's access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.</div>Summary Statement<div>The Delaware Department of Justice is looking for an exceptional attorney and leader to head the Consumer Protection Unit (“CPU”), one of DOJ’s most visible and public facing units, as its next Director. The CPU Director leads a talented team of attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and staff who show up every day to protect Delawareans from deceptive and unfair practices by those who would exploit them.  You will investigate and litigate major cases (both local and national in scope), shape enforcement priorities alongside the Attorney General, craft the legislative priorities to bring before the General Assembly and innovate creative and strategic ways to make Delaware a safer place for consumers.The Consumer Protection Unit serves as a critical safeguard to protect Delawareans from unfair, deceptive, and illegal practices in the marketplace — through enforcement, mediation, advocacy, education, registration, and outreach. CPU has enforcement authority over more than 40 different state and federal laws, with a focus on the Consumer Fraud Act and the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.  CPU prosecutes civil and administrative cases and also conducts multistate investigations in coordination with other states’ attorney general offices. If you are a seasoned litigator with a passion for public service and the desire to take on the challenge of leading a dynamic, mission-driven team, please consider applying!***Initial Application Review Date: May 21, 2026***</div>Essential Functions<div>The Director is responsible for strategically leading, managing, and directing all functions of CPU, a statewide unit consisting of Deputy Attorneys General, paralegals, special investigators, a technologist, and administrative staff. This is a significant leadership opportunity within the Department of Justice that offers an opportunity to work closely with DOJ senior leadership on major policy priorities for the Attorney General and help shape the consumer protection landscape in Delaware.The Director oversees CPU’s broad portfolio, enforcing more than three dozen civil consumer laws and regulations in a variety of subject matters, including consumer fraud, deceptive trade practices, antitrust, privacy, data security, charitable solicitations, manufactured housing, debt management, health spa, and telemarketing. CPU brings major enforcement actions in state and federal court against companies engaged in deceptive practices, as well as administrative prosecutions and enforcement of cease-and-desist orders issued by the Director.The Director is responsible for the performance, culture, and strategic direction of CPU. The Director must be an effective manager of people, an experienced legal professional, a credible public voice on consumer protection issues, and a strategic partner to the Attorney General and her leadership team on enforcement priorities, legislative matters, and intergovernmental coordination.As Director, you will report directly to the Division Director and serve as a strategic partner to the Attorney General and her leadership team. Your responsibilities will fall into four interconnected areas:Enforcement<ul><li>Oversee all local and national consumer protection enforcement through investigative and prosecution phases, while maintaining an active personal caseload</li><li>Approve and direct major investigations; determine when to escalate to formal proceedings; authorize and lead consumer protection litigation</li><li>Ensure that complaint patterns surfaced through mediation are appropriately escalated to enforcement review</li><li>Coordinate with multistate enforcement coalitions, including NAAG task forces, and with federal partners</li></ul>Management<ul><li>Lead a statewide unit of Deputy Attorneys General, paralegals, special investigators, a technologist, and administrative staff</li><li>Work closely with the Chief Special Investigator and Assistant Unit Head on legal, administrative, and HR matters</li><li>Set performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and drive accountability across the Unit</li><li>Manage hiring, performance management, and employee relations in collaboration with Human Resources</li><li>Oversee the Consumer Protection Fund</li><li>Build and sustain a Unit culture that is professional, mission-driven, equitable, and responsive</li></ul>Policy<ul><li>Serve as DOJ's primary liaison to the Delaware General Assembly on consumer protection legislation</li><li>Advise the Attorney General on legislative priorities and provide testimony before legislative committees</li><li>Ensure that enforcement priorities align with the Attorney General’s consumer protection agenda and DOJ’s strategic priorities</li><li>Alert executive leadership to emerging issues and trends</li></ul>Communications & Outreach<ul><li>Draft and review press releases, public statements, and consumer publications</li><li>Handle and assign media inquiries, public speaking requests, and consumer education initiatives</li></ul> The Director also performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Deputy Attorneys General in CPU, including the Director, are responsible for all phases of litigation and other enforcement actions, including working with special investigators, drafting and filing pleadings, conducting discovery, negotiating settlements, and trying cases in all Delaware courts before juries, judges, and administrative hearing officers.  CPU DAGs also provide consumer education to the public and work with other state and governmental agencies to address consumer protection issues.</div>Job Requirements<div>Candidates must have very strong organizational skills, be able to work independently and meet deadlines, and have a solid understanding ofall facets of complex civil litigation.  The strongest candidates will also have significant management experience, at least five years of complex civil litigation experience, strong writing and presentation skills, and at least basic familiarity with financial reporting and accounting. We seek an individual with a strong commitment to working in the public interest.  Delaware Bar admission or a willingness to sit for the next Delaware Bar exam required.</div>Additional Posting Information<div><div><ul><li>This posting may close on or before 7/10/2026 upon filling the vacant position.</li><li>Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.</li><li>This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.</li><li>This position may be eligible for telework for up to three day per week. </li></ul></div></div>Conditions of Hire<div><ul><li>Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.</li><li>Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.</li><li>Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.</li><li>This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.</li></ul></div>Benefits<div>Department of Justice Benefits Include:<ul><li>May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).</li><li>State of Delaware healthcare plan.</li><li>State of Delaware pension plan.</li><li>Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.</li><li>3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.</li><li>12 weeks of paid parental leave.</li></ul>To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/</div>Accommodations<div>Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.</div></div>

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Contribute to the development of program strategy for assigned compounds/programs including participation in the preparation of clinical development plans Drafting and review of clinical scientific documents such as IND, IND amendments, Investigator Brochures, Annual Reports and other Health Authority submissions. By accessing this link you can learn about the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, whether collection and processing is optional, sources of the personal data we process, how it is shared, where it is stored or transferred to, how long we keep it, and contact information for Incyte, Incyte’s data protection officer, and your supervisory authority (if applicable).

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Incyte is a global, science-driven biopharmaceutical company recognized for its strong growth and deep commitment to advancing therapies in Hematology, Oncology, and Immunology.With a diverse and expanding early pipeline, Incyte is shaping the next generation of targeted and immune-based therapies. Our strength lies in our ability to combine scientific insight with clinical execution, transforming discoveries into impactful medicines for patients worldwide.We are a company in motion, growing, evolving, and investing in early development as a core engine of innovation. At Incyte, every idea begins with science — and every scientist plays a part in shaping what comes next.The Role As a Senior Director Clinical Scientist within Early Clinical Development, you will play a central role in the design, execution, and interpretation of early-phase clinical studies for innovative programs across Incyte’s expanding portfolio.You will operate at the interface of science and strategy, shaping development plans that translate molecular innovation into clinical value. Working in partnership with physicians, discovery scientists, and cross-functional experts, you will influence key decisions that determine the trajectory of our investigational assets.This position offers the opportunity to work on first-in-class and best-in-class compounds, driving programs that represent the future of Incyte’s pipeline and the next wave of progress for patients worldwide.This position is responsible for working with the physicians within Clinical Development to provide clinical research support for programs as assigned by phase or therapeutic area: <ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Maintain updated knowledge of competitive landscape in regard to assets with similar MOA and/or evolving standards of care for indications of interest.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Serve as liaison to project teams, CRO's, Clinical sub-teams, and others.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Clinical lead for study abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts for assigned studies, ensuring inclusive and diverse representation in all materials.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Develop relationships with appropriate consultants and external experts and utilize these relationships to obtain feedback on protocol design.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Represent clinical development on project teams.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Monitor, review and summarize safety and efficacy data in ongoing studies.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Contribute to the development of program strategy for assigned compounds/programs including participation in the preparation of clinical development plans Drafting and review of clinical scientific documents such as IND, IND amendments, Investigator Brochures, Annual Reports and other Health Authority submissions.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Development of protocols for clinical studies.</li></ul> Qualifications <ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li>Degree in scientific/life-sciences field or equivalent experience. Advanced degrees such as Pharm.D. or Ph.D. are valued but not required.</li><li>Minimum of several years of experience in research with relevant drug development experience are required. Alternative drug development experience will be considered.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Experience in oncology drug development is preferred, but not required, to encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Willingness to travel up to 20% or as business needs require, with accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Strong analytical skills.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10pt;font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif">Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a dynamic environment.</li></ul> Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.  Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.We Respect Your PrivacyLearn more at: <a href="http://www.incyte.com/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow">http://www.incyte.com/privacy-policy</a>The Incyte hiring organization processes your personal data to manage your job application in order to enter into an employment relationship with you if you are the successful candidate. During the process, you may be asked to respond to questions that will screen out your application if you do not meet certain objective criteria required by the job.   You can learn more about this process <a href="https://www.incyte.com/privacy-policy" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.You may have the right to access, delete, restrict, edit, move, or object to the use of your personal data. You may also have a right to report concerns to the authority responsible for data privacy in the country where the position is based or where you live or work. You can learn more about Incyte’s data protection practices <a href="https://www.incyte.com/privacy-policy" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. By accessing this link you can learn about the types of personal data we collect, how we use it, whether collection and processing is optional, sources of the personal data we process, how it is shared, where it is stored or transferred to, how long we keep it, and contact information for Incyte, Incyte’s data protection officer, and your supervisory authority (if applicable).Please contact privacy@incyte.com if you have any questions or concerns or would like to exercise your rights.#LI-MB1

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