Business Development Counsel
Biogen
Summary
Biogen is seeking a seasoned BD Counsel to become a vital contributor to our dynamic legal team. Reporting directly to the Chief Corporation Counsel, this position is based at our headquarters in Cambridge, MA. The individual stepping into this role will be at the forefront of complex deal work, pivotal to the company's strategic expansions and product pipeline development. As a BD Counsel, you will provide expert legal guidance on transaction initiatives and strategies, specializing in various forms of agreements and partnerships within the biotechnology sector.
Job description
What You’ll Do
- Lead legal due diligence for strategic transactions, offering critical counsel on transaction structures and business terms.
- Prepare non-binding term sheets and ensure the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements that align with Biogen's business and legal objectives.
- Act as the primary responsible attorney on strategic deals, providing expert legal guidance throughout the transaction process.
- Collaborate with colleagues across various functional areas, including business development, finance, tax, R&D, and commercial teams.
- Work closely with intellectual property attorneys and other legal experts to leverage specialized knowledge where necessary.
- Manage and optimize the engagement and performance of outside law firms on strategic matters.
- Oversee the preparation of budgets for legal services and ensure the quality and timeliness of external firms' work.
- Ensure that all transactional activities adhere to internal policies, as well as relevant laws and regulations.
- Provide ongoing legal advice and support to internal clients within the business development area and other departments.
Who You Are
You are a strategic thinker with an impressive track record in corporate law, possessing the intellectual prowess and business acumen necessary to navigate complex legal landscapes. Your decisiveness and intuition for making sound judgments are matched by your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. You have established a reputation for your gravitas in business counseling and your capability to manage risk through robust business practices.
Required Skills
- Minimum of 12 years’ experience in the corporate department of a leading law firm and/or in-house corporate legal department.
- Demonstrated experience with license agreements, collaborations, consortiums, venture capital transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree with active bar licensure
- Exceptional intellectual capacity and business counseling presence.
- Strong decision-making intuition and communication skills.
- Proven ability to establish and manage business practices for legal and risk management.
- Local candidates only.
Requirements
- Minimum of 12 years’ experience in the corporate department of a leading law firm and/or in-house corporate legal department.
- Demonstrated experience with license agreements, collaborations, consortiums, venture capital transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree with active bar licensure
- Exceptional intellectual capacity and business counseling presence.
- Strong decision-making intuition and communication skills.
- Proven ability to establish and manage business practices for legal and risk management.
- Local candidates only.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life insurance
- Fitness & Wellness programs
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Sick time
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- 401(k) program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Resource Groups
Company overview
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading global biotechnology company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. As one of the oldest independent biotechnology companies in the United States, Biogen has established itself as a pioneer in neuroscience, focusing on difficult-to-treat conditions where few or no treatment options exist. The company's portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments for multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, and Friedreich's ataxia. With approximately 7,000 employees worldwide, Biogen operates through a global network that includes research and development hubs in Cambridge, Research Triangle Park in North Carolina, and South San Francisco, along with world-class manufacturing facilities in the United States and Switzerland. The company's commitment to scientific innovation is demonstrated by its Nobel Prize-winning founders and its receipt of the U.S. National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Biogen's patient-centric approach drives its mission to deliver transformative medicines that improve lives while creating sustainable value for shareholders and communities.