Legal Counsel, IM Supply Chain

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Job Function:

Legal & Compliance Job Sub Function:

Law Business Partners Job Category:

Professional All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for Legal Counsel, Innovative Medicine Supply Chain to join our Global Legal Organization located in New Brunswick, NJ; Raritan, NJ; or Titusville, NJ. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): Switzerland, Ireland, UK•

Requisition Number:

R-077943

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. This role will be primarily responsible for the management, drafting and negotiation of contracts for Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Legal

• Biotherapeutics.

This candidate will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to complex contract negotiation and drafting of supply chain transactions within Biotherapeutics platform end to end, from clinical to commercial. Advise on contracts with high risk and high complexity involving suppliers across Biotherapeutics platform ranging from clinical to commercial supply. This role would be part of significant stakeholder inputs on operational decisions (Procurement, External Manufacturing, Discovery, Product Development & Supply, Collaboration partners firm forecast, capital, reservation fees) and encounter a different set of commitments based on the additional requirements of the varied parties, like External Manufacturers and Suppliers.

Responsibilities/Principal Duties:

The Legal Counsel, IM Supply Chain will: Manage and execute drafting and negotiation of supply chain agreements relating to engagement of external manufacturers producing drug substance and drug products for commercial programs across Biotherapeutics platform. Manage and execute the drafting and negotiation of supply chain agreements relating to procurement of Drug Delivery Devices, API (active pharmaceutical ingredients), and packaging for large molecule and small molecule therapies with 3rd party suppliers. Draft, or supervise the drafting of, complex R D agreements for clinical supply programs including Master Service Agreements, Research Collaboration Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, and other research related contracts, training materials, templates and supporting documents. Counsel & Support the IM SC Procurement & R D Clinical Procurement organization and ensure stakeholder alignment and functional trainings as needed. Provide streamlined, risk-based legal counsel on supply chain issues in close collaboration with other functional groups (including Patents, Regulatory and Commercial Legal, Alliance Management, Privacy, Quality). Work closely with other members of the J&J Innovative Medicine Supply Chain legal team to identify and escalate risks and provide value-driven insights to advance supply chain capabilities. Be part of the IM SC Legal team and integrate as a team player understanding and supporting the team priorities and take responsibility for team objectives and programs in successfully executing those. Manage external counsel support and budget where relevant. Identify and adopt best practices and support process improvement initiatives in a continued effort to streamline contracting to improve timeliness, accuracy and quality in support of an increasing client base.

Qualifications:

A J.D. or LL.M. with admission to and good standing with the bar of one state or the District of Columbia is required. Minimum of 7 years of legal experience required. Experience as in-house counsel in the life-sciences industry or attorney in the life-sciences practice of a large/mid-size law firm preferred. Good knowledge of current laws, regulations and industry standards governing R D and IP in the life-sciences sector. Thorough understanding of contract law, with strong drafting and negotiation skills. Strong business and analytical skills, problem solving ability, legal risk assessment skills, with the ability to influence and work collaboratively at all levels and across functions. Keen interest in designing, developing and leading strategic and process improvement initiatives as well as acumen in use of technology and AI. Be comfortable working with ambiguity and keen to interact with a diverse group of people and different businesses. Highly developed (virtual) team working, relationship management, interpersonal and organizational skills. Fluency in English, with the capability of drafting contract terms and conditions in English, is required. Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers .Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. #

LI-Hybrid Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Agility, Commercial Laws, Compliance Management, Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution, Lawyering, Legal Services, Litigation, Negotiation, Organizing, Process Improvements, Representing, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Thinking, Technical Credibility The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $122,000.00

• $212,750.

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Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation

• 120 hours per calendar year Sick time
• 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado
• 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington
• 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays
• 13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time
• up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave
• 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave
• 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave
• 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave
• 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off
• 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to:
• https://www.

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