Assistant General Counsel

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision – transforming patients’ lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease – and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry – each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

The Assistant General Counsel, Cell Therapy Operations role will have the opportunity to join the dynamic GPS Law team at BMS. The GPS Law team provides critical support and partnership to the Company’s Global Product Supply & Development organization, helping to deliver on our mission to serve patients in need. The GPS Law team provides comprehensive legal support for the Company’s supply chain, import/export, customs and trade, facilities and engineering, product development, EHS and Occupational Health matters, Global Quality, and Manufacturing Operations (internal and external) for all therapeutic areas. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day strategic advice to the Cell Therapy Operations teams.
• Collaborate and coordinate amongst GPS Law and cross-matrixed legal colleagues supporting the broader Cell Therapy franchise (including Commercialization and R&D).
• Manage transactional advice and counselling for a large and growing number of complex transactions supporting internal and external manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, pharmaceutical industry and laws required.
• Experience with Cell Therapy encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree; JD required.
• 12 years of legal experience preferred (law firm, in-house, or government experience).
• Qualification, or ability to become qualified to practice in-house in New Jersey.
• Transactional experience beneficial.
• Ability to navigate complex legal issues while exhibiting sound judgment and objectivity; systematic approach to decision making; strong attention to detail; solid analytical/problem solving skills; ability to determine root cause and identify viable and alternate solutions.
• Ability to discuss various topics with senior executive leadership is essential for success in this position.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills, be proactive, and be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects and clients. 
• The candidate will operate as part of the Law Department focused on providing excellent, pragmatic, solutions oriented services to clients.
• Superior personal integrity and ethics are required.
• Must be highly collaborative with the ability to garner the trust of others, build productive internal and external professional relationships, and operate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace is critical.

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. 

Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is an essential job function of this role which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and enhances the Company culture.

To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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