Operating as a business partner, manage the day-to-day legal affairs of certain Fujifilm Life Sciences/Pharma companies under general supervision of Division General Counsel, Life Sciences and in coordination with other Fujifilm legal teams located within and outside the U.S.
Advise, counsel and report to management on legal and regulatory risks, including with respect to FDA regulations and other frameworks specific to Life Science/Pharma companies.
Directly draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including customer, distributor and vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, development, manufacturing and service agreements, and quality agreements, among others.
Work with outside counsel on a regular basis to review and handle large volume of contracts, to ensure agreements meet management/corporate objectives.
Champion and execute contracting and legal support process improvements, such as templates, contract management systems and other initiatives, to increase efficiency and improve service level.
Provide subject matter expertise and support for corporate and pre-litigation/litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.
Participate in the development and structuring of new business ventures and corporate transactions.
Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes that may affect HLUS and its subsidiary companies.
Provide training to HLUS and its subsidiary companies on substantive legal topics, including regulations specific to CDMO, Life Science/Pharma and Medical Device companies.
Requirements
College degree and juris doctorate from accredited law school
Admitted to at least one state bar in good standing
6-8 years of relevant experience in a corporate law firm and/or in-house legal department, preferably in the Life Science/Pharma, Medical Device or health care field
Solid commercial contract background with extensive drafting experience
In-depth knowledge of FDA and related regulations, including requirements specifically applicable to the CDMO, Life Science/Pharma and Medical Device industries