Job Description

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com / working-with-us.

Bristol Myers Squibb is looking for an experienced transactional attorney who can succeed within our fast-paced, adaptive, and focused culture.

Position Overview :

This position will be primarily responsible for providing legal advice, guidance, and support for Corporate Development (mergers and acquisitions), Business Development (licensing and collaborations), and Alliance Management.

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and Business Development.

Responsibilities :

1. Lead drafting, negotiations, structuring, and counseling on transactions (mergers and acquisitions, strategic equity investments, divestitures, licenses, collaborations, and partnerships).
2. Identify and resolve critical legal and business issues arising from transactions.
3. Oversee and manage legal due diligence processes.
4. Partner with internal clients to ensure strategic alignment and escalate issues as needed.
5. Manage relationships and counsel clients on transaction and strategic issues.
6. Contribute to developing a high-performance legal team and foster collaboration.
7. Manage antitrust approvals and negotiations with authorities as appropriate.
8. Adopt a service-oriented approach to advising clients and demonstrate commitment to BMS values.

Qualifications / Competencies :

1. Law degree and qualification to practice law in New Jersey or ability to obtain a license.
2. Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, especially drafting and negotiating complex transactions in the bio/pharmaceutical industry.
3. Understanding of the bio-pharmaceutical/life sciences industry.
4. Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
5. High integrity, risk assessment, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to train and develop team members.
7. Ability to work independently and efficiently against broad objectives.

Compensation in California, Massachusetts, and Washington ranges from $243,470-$295,000, plus incentives. Benefits vary by location and include health, wellness, financial, work-life, and other perks. For more details, visit our careers site.

This role is designated as LI-Hybrid .

If you find a role that interests you but isn't a perfect match, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Our Culture and Work Environment :

At BMS, every employee plays a vital role in our mission to transform patients' lives through science. We promote a culture of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion, and integrity, empowering employees to apply their talents and perspectives.

On-site Protocol :

Our occupancy structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based, and remote roles, with specific onsite requirements. We support accessibility and reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodations, contact [emailprotected].

We prioritize health and safety, recommending full COVID-19 vaccination and boosters for all employees.

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as per applicable laws.

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