Biogen

Biogen

Business Development Counsel

Cambridge, MA

Sponsorship not specified$221k-$304kDetected 22 days ago
Business DevelopmentNegotiationM&ACorporate LawIntellectual PropertyLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • Biogen is seeking a seasoned BD Counsel to become a vital contributor to our dynamic legal team.
  • Reporting directly to the Chief Corporation Counsel, this position is based at our headquarters in Cambridge, MA.
  • The individual stepping into this role will be at the forefront of complex deal work, pivotal to the company's strategic expansions and product pipeline development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead legal due diligence for strategic transactions, offering critical counsel on transaction structures and business terms.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across various functional areas, including business development, finance, tax, R&D, and commercial teams.
  • Manage and optimize the engagement and performance of outside law firms on strategic matters.
  • Provide ongoing legal advice and support to internal clients within the business development area and other departments.

Requirements

  • You are a strategic thinker with an impressive track record in corporate law, possessing the intellectual prowess and business acumen necessary to navigate complex legal landscapes.
  • Your decisiveness and intuition for making sound judgments are matched by your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Required Skills:

Skills

  • Minimum of 12 years' experience in the corporate department of a leading law firm and/or in-house corporate legal department.
  • Demonstrated experience with mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, consortiums, venture capital transactions, and license agreements.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree with active bar licensure
  • Exceptional intellectual capacity and business counseling presence.
  • Strong decision-making intuition and communication skills.
  • Local candidates only.
  • Job Level: Management
  • Additional Information
  • The base compensation range for this role is: $221,000.00-$304,000.00
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances

Compensation

  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year

Benefits

  • Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Company info

  • Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
  • 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
  • We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit.
  • As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact.

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