Assistant General Counsel, Business Development Transactions Law
Bristol Myers Squibb
5 months ago
Remote friendly (Madison, NJ)
United States
Corporate Functions
Position Summary:
The Assistant General Counsel, Business Development Transactions Law, provides enterprise-level legal leadership and people management in support of Bristol Myers Squibb’s business development strategy. Leads a team supporting the full lifecycle of licensing, collaboration, acquisition, divestiture, equity investment, and alliance-related transactions, and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across BMS.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set and execute the legal strategy for BD Transactions, aligned with enterprise priorities, portfolio strategy, and risk tolerance.
- Serve as a senior advisor to Business Development on complex and novel transaction structures.
- Anticipate deal trends, regulatory developments, and industry dynamics; proactively position the organization to address legal and business risk.
- Oversee the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of high-value, high-complexity business development transactions, including licensing, collaborations, M&A, equity investments, and divestitures.
- Lead legal due diligence for complex business development transactions, coordinating across IP, litigation, antitrust, regulatory, tax, and other specialist teams.
- Lead and develop a team of BD Transactions attorneys, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Drive performance management and talent development.
- Apply business acumen and judgment to navigate complex, matrixed organizational structures.
- Deliver practical, service-oriented legal advice aligned with company mission and values.
Qualifications & Experience (Required):
- J.D. degree and admission to a state bar.
- Minimum 15 years of legal experience, including leading, drafting, and negotiating complex agreements in the biopharmaceutical/life sciences industry.
- Track record of leading large, complex, high-risk transactions and advising senior executives.
- Leadership experience managing senior attorneys and/or managers in a matrixed environment.
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Exceptional judgment and strategic thinking, with ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Strong executive presence and communication skills; able to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and risk assessment skills in cross-functional, matrixed organizations.
Benefits (as stated):
- Health Coverage: medical, pharmacy, dental, vision.
- Wellbeing Support: BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, survivor support.
- Paid Time Off: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval) for US Exempt employees; or 160 hours annual paid vacation for certain employees, plus national holidays.
Compensation Overview:
- $290,450 - $351,951 (full-time).
Application Instructions:
- If the role doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, apply anyway.
The Assistant General Counsel, Business Development Transactions Law, provides enterprise-level legal leadership and people management in support of Bristol Myers Squibb’s business development strategy. Leads a team supporting the full lifecycle of licensing, collaboration, acquisition, divestiture, equity investment, and alliance-related transactions, and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across BMS.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set and execute the legal strategy for BD Transactions, aligned with enterprise priorities, portfolio strategy, and risk tolerance.
- Serve as a senior advisor to Business Development on complex and novel transaction structures.
- Anticipate deal trends, regulatory developments, and industry dynamics; proactively position the organization to address legal and business risk.
- Oversee the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of high-value, high-complexity business development transactions, including licensing, collaborations, M&A, equity investments, and divestitures.
- Lead legal due diligence for complex business development transactions, coordinating across IP, litigation, antitrust, regulatory, tax, and other specialist teams.
- Lead and develop a team of BD Transactions attorneys, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Drive performance management and talent development.
- Apply business acumen and judgment to navigate complex, matrixed organizational structures.
- Deliver practical, service-oriented legal advice aligned with company mission and values.
Qualifications & Experience (Required):
- J.D. degree and admission to a state bar.
- Minimum 15 years of legal experience, including leading, drafting, and negotiating complex agreements in the biopharmaceutical/life sciences industry.
- Track record of leading large, complex, high-risk transactions and advising senior executives.
- Leadership experience managing senior attorneys and/or managers in a matrixed environment.
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Exceptional judgment and strategic thinking, with ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Strong executive presence and communication skills; able to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and risk assessment skills in cross-functional, matrixed organizations.
Benefits (as stated):
- Health Coverage: medical, pharmacy, dental, vision.
- Wellbeing Support: BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, survivor support.
- Paid Time Off: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval) for US Exempt employees; or 160 hours annual paid vacation for certain employees, plus national holidays.
Compensation Overview:
- $290,450 - $351,951 (full-time).
Application Instructions:
- If the role doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, apply anyway.