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Terumo BCT, Inc.

Corporate Counsel

Terumo BCT, Inc., Lakewood, Colorado, United States,


Requisition ID:

32889

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates are proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve.

JOB TITLE: Corporate Counsel

JOB SUMMARY

The Corporate Counsel is responsible for managing various legal matters for Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, with a focus on support of the Global Supply Chain group. The Corporate Counsel will provide legal support and advice to Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies’ management and various internal business functions while ensuring adherence to state, federal, and international laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Provides legal analysis and support for various purchasing transactions, including structuring, drafting, reviewing and negotiating domestic and international raw material and component supply agreements, master service agreements, professional service agreements, software licenses and other agreements.

Prepares, drafts, reviews, negotiates and modifies a wide variety of other commercial contracts and other documents with legal significance, including but not limited to, business development, clinical trial and support, and confidentiality agreements.

Identifies, researches and provides advice on complex legal and commercial compliance issues and develops resolutions to identified issues.

Exercises considerable judgment in identification of risks and proposals of alternative solutions to mitigate risks involved in potential transactions.

Assists on strategic transactions and other mission-critical initiatives.

Identifies the need for, initiates and develops legal or commercial compliance policies and training programs.

Collaborates with regulatory affairs teams to navigate complex regulatory environments and obtain necessary approvals for product development and commercialization.

Assists in the preparation and maintenance of corporate records for various TBCT entities worldwide.

Stays current on developments in applicable laws, regulations and industry codes of ethics and practices.

Interprets laws, rulings and regulations for the company and recommends appropriate changes or actions.

Assists in the coordination and oversight of paralegals and other legal support staff.

Assists in managing any legal disputes or litigation matters, including supervising the work of outside counsel.

Performs other job-related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Requires completion of a Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school and practical experience.

Experience

Minimum 4 years’ experience; prior in-house legal experience with a life sciences and/or manufacturing company strongly preferred.

Skills

Excellent contract negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.

Ability to quickly build trust and establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal clients.

Exceptional written and oral communication skills, effective communication with legal and non-legal audiences.

Self-starter, skilled at working independently and driving matters to conclusion with little supervision.

Basic understanding of FDA regulations, U.S. health care compliance, data privacy, and global anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws and regulations (e.g., FCPA, Stark and Anti-Kickback).

Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast and demanding work environment.

Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.

Creative problem solver with proven ability to create practical solutions, build efficient processes and make sound decisions.

Sense of humor a must.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Candidate must be admitted in good standing in one state in the US and eligible for single client admission in Colorado.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

Hybrid work schedule from the Lakewood, CO office.

There will be an occasional requirement to work outside of normal business hours, consistent with other similar level positions.

Additional Physical Requirements

Ability to travel occasionally ( Target Pay Range: $147,900.00 to $184,900.00 - Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.

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