Associate Senior Counsel- R&D

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The position’s primary focus shall be to advise Eisai’s R&D clients on various legal, compliance and liability matters; interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations and requirements; dispute management and resolution; risk and liability management in global operations and on day to day activities; advise on contractual matters; address emergent issues and identify systemic concerns and considerations; advise on privacy and human subject protections, GCPs, scientific exchange, publications, IP and related rights; and coordinate advice of legal experts on critical issues and concerns (e.g., activities ex-US, cutting edge/breaking issues, enforcement concerns). 

The position will also draft and negotiate R&D pharma-related commercial contracts (e.g. clinical trial agreements, master service agreements, confidentiality agreements, informed consents, and/or other agreements).

Prepare and provide educational presentations and develop policies, SOPs and procedures for local and global application.

Qualifications

• 6+ years as a practicing, licensed attorney with client contact and varied responsibility

• 3+ years prior experience advising on issues related to research and development in the pharmaceutical industry: 

• Knowledge of FDA regulations and guidance, and corresponding state laws relating to clinical research and development, compliance and liability matters.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and ability to identify relevant legal issues and risks.

• Knowledge in a range of legal areas of relevance to the company’s operations.

• Member in good standing of a state bar.

• Good level of multi-tasking ability.

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