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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
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.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
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
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
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.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
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