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BeOne Medicines, formerly known as BeiGene, is a global next-generation oncology company founded in 2010 with the vision of expanding access to high-quality can
Associate General Counsel – Head of R&D Legal
Location
United States
Posted
123 days ago
Salary
$340.1K - $430.1K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Associate General Counsel – Head of R&D Legal
BeOne Medicines
• Provide comprehensive legal support to the global R&D function. • Partner with R&D leaders to implement strategies aligning with company objectives. • Advise on regulatory matters affecting R&D, including clinical trials and submissions to regulatory authorities. • Negotiate and draft a variety of R&D agreements, ensuring compliance with legal standards. • Collaborate with other departments to offer integrated legal support. • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing legal team.
Job Requirements
- 15+ years of relevant legal experience, focusing on pharmaceutical, biotech, or related life science matters/clients, 5+ years in-house with a biotech/pharma company.
- A U.S. law degree (J.D.) and current admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
- Ability to support global working hours.
- Mastery of human subject research protection laws; Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act; US and global privacy laws; US fraud & abuse laws; and other applicable laws governing human therapeutics.
- Significant experience with clinical development programs, data sharing arrangements, clinical supply arrangements, companion diagnostic developments, complex research collaborations and consortia.
- Proven knowledge of biotech law, regulatory requirements, and intellectual property issues in drug development.
- Experience managing a legal team and providing strategic direction.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive risk management approach.
- Ability to deliver clear, concise advice on challenging legal issues to both legal and non-legal colleagues.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- FSA/HSA
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness
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