<p>About Servier</p> <p>Servier in the U.S. is a Boston-based, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company launched by Servier Group in 2018. As a privately held organization, Servier is uniquely positioned to advance cutting-edge science, tackle underserved therapeutic areas and make patients the focus of every strategic decision.</p> <p>Role Summary</p> <p>The Associate Counsel - Contracting reports to the Deputy General Counsel and is responsible for supporting contracting and R&D activities. These activities include providing full contracting services to Servier Pharmaceuticals and Servier Bio-Innovation business clients. In addition, duties include supporting various businesses in creating strategies for establishing, operationalizing, and enforcing contracting with third parties and product strategies.</p> <p>Primary Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Provide contracting legal support to key US functions in Servier Pharmaceuticals and Servier Bio-Innovation </li><li>Draft and finalize routine, non-routine, complex and novel contracts for a variety of functional internal clients in an effective, efficient and time-sensitive manner </li><li>Support negotiations with third parties and, where appropriate, negotiate directly with third parties </li><li>Advise, counsel and educate business stakeholders regarding legal and risk management issues as part of their activities </li><li>Support the implementation and updating of appropriate and effective contract templates, playbooks and contracting trainings. </li><li>Report on the status of contracting activities to the Deputy General Counsel </li><li>In coordination with the Deputy General Counsel and other members of the team, provide legal support in connection with a portion of R&D activities. </li><li>Collaborate with other members of the US Legal, Ethics and Compliance Team, as well as Global Legal, on issues of mutual responsibility </li></ul> <p>Education and Required Skills</p> <ul> <li>JD or LLM from an accredited US law school </li><li>Admitted to practice in a recognized US jurisdiction and registered with the MA Board of Bar Overseers as Massachusetts In-House Counsel if not admitted in MA </li><li>4-7 years experience working in the biopharmaceutical industry, including drafting and negotiating a broad range of agreements relevant in the industry </li><li>Previous tenure at a top-tier law firm, practicing in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, digital health, and/or healthcare practice areas a plus </li><li>Strong interpersonal & presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate and build relationships with others at all levels of the organization </li><li>Ability to clearly, and concisely, explain complex legal principles and positions to business audiences </li><li>Ability to handle, prioritize and follow through on a high volume of work, setting appropriate priorities with internal clients and delivering results efficiently </li><li>Willingness and proven ability to learn and expand legal practice to topics outside current expertise in order to meet the needs of a young and rapidly growing company </li></ul> <p>Travel and Location</p> <ul> <li>Boston based </li><li>Hybrid role with expectation to be in office 2-3 days per week </li><li>Minimal travel as required </li></ul> <p>Servier's Commitment</p> <p>Servier is committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description.</p> <p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.</p> <p>Nearest Major Market: Boston</p>