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.
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 a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Drive performance management and talent development to strengthen capability and engagement.
- Apply strong business acumen and sound judgment to navigate complex, matrixed organizational structures.
- Deliver practical, service-oriented legal advice.
Qualifications & Experience
- 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; 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.
Compensation & Benefits (as stated)
- $290,450 - $351,951.
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision); wellbeing support; financial wellbeing and protection (401(k), 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; 160 hours annual paid vacation (with manager approval) plus paid holidays for certain Phoenix/Puerto Rico/Rayzebio roles; additional time off may include paid sick time, volunteer days, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence, and annual Global Shutdown.
Application Instructions
- If the posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect, contact TAEnablement@bms.com with the Job Title and Requisition number so it can be reviewed.
- 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.
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 a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Drive performance management and talent development to strengthen capability and engagement.
- Apply strong business acumen and sound judgment to navigate complex, matrixed organizational structures.
- Deliver practical, service-oriented legal advice.
Qualifications & Experience
- 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; 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.
Compensation & Benefits (as stated)
- $290,450 - $351,951.
- Health coverage (medical, pharmacy, dental, vision); wellbeing support; financial wellbeing and protection (401(k), 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; 160 hours annual paid vacation (with manager approval) plus paid holidays for certain Phoenix/Puerto Rico/Rayzebio roles; additional time off may include paid sick time, volunteer days, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence, and annual Global Shutdown.
Application Instructions
- If the posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect, contact TAEnablement@bms.com with the Job Title and Requisition number so it can be reviewed.