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Assistant General Counsel, Head of Legal for ViiV R&D, M&A and Licensing
GSK, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
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USA - North Carolina - DurhamPosted Date:
Jul 11 2024
ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only one that is 100% focused on researching and delivering new medicines for people living with, and at risk of, HIV. ViiV is highly mission-driven in our unrelenting commitment to being a trusted partner for all people living with and affected by HIV. Our aim is to think, act, and connect differently through a focus on education and treatment for HIV.
The
Assistant General Counsel, Head of Legal for ViiV R&D, M&A and Licensing
will be accountable for leading legal support for ViiV’s R&D organization as well as ViiV’s Business Development function at a strategic and operational level. The role requires sophisticated strategic thinking as well as excellent execution in terms of both quality and quantity. It works with high autonomy and reports directly to the ViiV General Counsel.
This role gives YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following…
Lead legal support for ViiV R&D including as lead adviser to SVP and Head ViiV R&D
Lead legal support for ViiV’s M&A and Licensing function, including as senior adviser to VP Business Development
Strategically advise R&D leadership teams regarding research and development activities across the globe
Lead and manage the drafting and negotiation of numerous agreement types to support pre-clinical, clinical, licensing, and regulatory activities
Anticipate and proactively support the prevention and management of legal risks facing the company
Manage the due diligence process for global transactions
Lead provision of legal support for ongoing alliance management matters
Manage disputes and litigation pertinent to areas of responsibility
Partner with Compliance to proactively mitigate identified areas of risk in the R&D organization
Manage two paralegals for the Legal team
Ensure all ViiV activities are conducted in compliance with the governance framework set out in its Shareholder Agreement
Accountable for the management and development of designated legal talent.
Accountable for selection and management of external legal counsel in allocated areas of responsibility.
Basic Qualifications:
JD, licensed to practice law in at least one US State
10 plus years’ post qualification legal experience with working in, or advising as an external lawyer, the pharmaceutical industry
Leadership experience in a cross-functional matrix environment
Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to the research, development, regulatory approval, manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals.
Experience and/or technical knowledge of international markets, particularly US and EU
Knowledge of the R&D process in the pharmaceuticals business and understanding of the activities of a pharmaceutical business from R&D through to commercialization
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at ViiV, please contact the ViiV Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US).
ViiV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles.
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USA - North Carolina - DurhamPosted Date:
Jul 11 2024
ViiV Healthcare is a global specialty HIV company, the only one that is 100% focused on researching and delivering new medicines for people living with, and at risk of, HIV. ViiV is highly mission-driven in our unrelenting commitment to being a trusted partner for all people living with and affected by HIV. Our aim is to think, act, and connect differently through a focus on education and treatment for HIV.
The
Assistant General Counsel, Head of Legal for ViiV R&D, M&A and Licensing
will be accountable for leading legal support for ViiV’s R&D organization as well as ViiV’s Business Development function at a strategic and operational level. The role requires sophisticated strategic thinking as well as excellent execution in terms of both quality and quantity. It works with high autonomy and reports directly to the ViiV General Counsel.
This role gives YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following…
Lead legal support for ViiV R&D including as lead adviser to SVP and Head ViiV R&D
Lead legal support for ViiV’s M&A and Licensing function, including as senior adviser to VP Business Development
Strategically advise R&D leadership teams regarding research and development activities across the globe
Lead and manage the drafting and negotiation of numerous agreement types to support pre-clinical, clinical, licensing, and regulatory activities
Anticipate and proactively support the prevention and management of legal risks facing the company
Manage the due diligence process for global transactions
Lead provision of legal support for ongoing alliance management matters
Manage disputes and litigation pertinent to areas of responsibility
Partner with Compliance to proactively mitigate identified areas of risk in the R&D organization
Manage two paralegals for the Legal team
Ensure all ViiV activities are conducted in compliance with the governance framework set out in its Shareholder Agreement
Accountable for the management and development of designated legal talent.
Accountable for selection and management of external legal counsel in allocated areas of responsibility.
Basic Qualifications:
JD, licensed to practice law in at least one US State
10 plus years’ post qualification legal experience with working in, or advising as an external lawyer, the pharmaceutical industry
Leadership experience in a cross-functional matrix environment
Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to the research, development, regulatory approval, manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals.
Experience and/or technical knowledge of international markets, particularly US and EU
Knowledge of the R&D process in the pharmaceuticals business and understanding of the activities of a pharmaceutical business from R&D through to commercialization
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at ViiV, please contact the ViiV Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US).
ViiV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles.
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