Job description
ROLE SUMMARY
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Pfizer Ignite service collaborations expand the way Pfizer works together with biopharmaceutical partners to advance innovative therapies. across the entire development life cycle.
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This position is for a legal specialist who will be responsible for supporting a variety of transactional and post- execution client support work. The position will be part of Pfizer’s Legal Business Transactions group and will support the Pfizer Ignite organization.
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The individual selected will be primarily responsible for handling and managing a broad range of matters, including negotiating, drafting and supporting agreements related to the Pfizer Ignite initiative, including management of operational issues arising in execution of signed agreements and interaction between Pfizer Ignite partners and internal stakeholders.
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The individual will also assist clients and attorneys in this area, advise on certain low and medium risk transactions, provide support to the Chief Counsel, Pfizer Ignite, on negotiating deals with new clients, coordinate cross-functional review and support implementation of new processes and digital tools.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
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Helping negotiate, draft, and revise and review agreements, including confidential disclosure agreements, service and other agreements
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Counsel clients on issues that arise in negotiation of agreements and answer questions from clients
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Act as a subject matter expert to advise other legal professionals and other Pfizer colleagues on R&D and clinical development operational issues
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Advise end clients on risks
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Advise, as needed, on terminations and amendments of agreements
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Consult with other legal division colleagues, as needed, when an issue that arises overlaps with their areas of responsibility, including day-to-day operational issues that arise with existing partners.
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Manage template updates and related documentation
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Work with client to update dashboards and other digital solutions
QUALIFICATIONS
MUST HAVE:
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Bachelors Degree or a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited school
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3+ years of experience with drafting of contracts and other agreements, negotiating experience, counseling, presenting to groups, problem recognition and problem solving, flexibility, strong organizational skills, strong communication skills, leadership, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and ability to learn new skills and develop new areas of expertise.
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Expertise in drafting, working on and negotiating contracts of all types including confidential disclosure agreements, licenses, vendor agreements, clinical study agreements, etc.
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Grounding in clinical development legal issues including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and FDA/other biopharma regulatory compliance
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Experience with clinical development regulations and contracting (either in Biopharma or CRO context)
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Effectively and efficiently prioritizes a dynamic workload
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Proven ability to handle complex, high-profile projects with tight time frames
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Advanced analytical, research and problem solving skills
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Superior leadership skills with track record of successfully leading teams
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Ability to coach, counsel and advise colleagues at a similar level
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A collaborative and decisive working style that fosters cooperation and encourages others to seek the specialist's counsel
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An ability to properly balance the company’s broader goals with each matter’s particulars
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Experience engaging directly with senior management, opposing counsel and client groups
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Demonstrated, outstanding ability to translate complex information into high level concepts and communications for a range of audiences
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Self-motivated, extremely organized, and solution-focused
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Proven ability to rapidly build productive working relationships and thrive in new situations.
NICE TO HAVE:
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Robust understanding of biopharmaceutical industry, R&D processes, and the external and internal business environment.
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Familiarity with the Pfizer organization (or other relevant organization), particularly R&D/Global Product Development/Enabling Functions.
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Strong interpersonal skills, organizational maturity, and ability to develop a network of trusted relationships with peers and other stakeholders.
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Possess a high energy level, sense of urgency, creativity, decisiveness, ability to work hard and well under pressure.
Other Job Details:
- Last Date to Apply for Job: March 1, 2023
- Additional Location Information: Boston, MA; Boston - Remote; North America - Any Pfizer Site
- Work Location Assignment: Flexible (required to be in office 2 -3 days a week)
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.
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