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Assistant General Counsel, Business Development Trans - Princeton NJ

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Princeton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026
Job Description

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Position Summary

The Senior Corporate Counsel, Business Development Transactions Law, provides enterprise-level legal leadership and people management in support of Bristol Myers Squibb’s business development strategy. This role leads a team that supports 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 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 aligned with Bristol Myers Squibb’s mission and values.

Auto req ID

468545BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job_Category

Director

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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, with the ability to navigate ambiguity.

Strong executive presence and communication skills; able to influence and advise senior stakeholders.

Strong problem-solving and risk assessment skills, with demonstrated effectiveness in cross-functional, matrixed organizations.

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Compensation Overview

$290,450 - $351,951

City*

Princeton

State*

New Jersey

Job Code

Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical

Affiliate Sponsor

Bristol Myers Sqibb BMS

Salary Range

>$100,000

Salary : $100,000

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