Sanofi
Job Title
Associate Legal Specialist
Location Cambridge, MA | Morristown, NJ
About the Job Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.
Provides legal support and assistance to product attorneys and supports the business on a variety of legal & contracting matters related to marketed drugs/devices and investigational drugs/devices. Contracting support for R&D and Public Affairs. The Legal Specialist will be responsible for the negotiation, analysis, and administration of a wide range of agreements including but not limited to sponsored research, real world evidence, health outcomes and collaborative research studies.
Main Responsibilities
Drafting and negotiating various agreements, including those related to consulting, advisory boards, engagements, collaborations, investigational studies and the purchase of services from vendors.
Understanding of legal contract concepts, negotiation strategies, efficient administration, and automation of contract processes.
Working closely with attorneys in the Legal department, Medical and Public Affairs functions of Sanofi’s R&D, General Medicines, Specialty Care and Vaccines Business Units.
Keeping up to date on current laws and regulations applicable to contracting with customers, including FMV, transparency and data privacy.
Implementing contract negotiations processes by preparing first drafts of a variety of contracts.
Conducting complex contract drafting and negotiations.
Interfacing with internal management and external parties to gather specifications and terms of agreement necessary for contract drafting and negotiations.
Providing contract drafting and US compliance advice & training to internal Contract Services organizations, including contract managers located at offshore locations.
Responsible for entire negotiation processes for numerous types of contracts.
Communicating company contract policies and requirements to internal managers and employees and highlighting areas of concern in regard to individual contracts projects.
Initiating required follow-up and additional analyses.
Taking lead on projects.
Reviewing and summarizing existing contracts internally or as part of an external diligence process.
Overseeing contract templates.
Assisting with and/or handling client training presentations with respect to company policy, compliance policies, privacy and contract approval processes.
Keeping apprised of industry issues and accurately relaying information to clients.Working with client groups, third parties and outside counsel to identify, assess and address general legal concerns.
Demonstrating company’s Play to Win values on a consistent basis.
Prioritizing competing projects and setting expectations with clients and management.
Working on teams.
Performing related duties as required.
About You Requirements & Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of experience in the contract management field (preferred).
Trained paralegal with 3-5 plus years of experience in-house corporate legal department, law firm or governmental agency (Pharma background preferred).
Why Choose Us
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Compensation The salary range for this position is: $41,130 - $54,840. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.
Equal Opportunity Statement Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Location Cambridge, MA | Morristown, NJ
About the Job Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.
Provides legal support and assistance to product attorneys and supports the business on a variety of legal & contracting matters related to marketed drugs/devices and investigational drugs/devices. Contracting support for R&D and Public Affairs. The Legal Specialist will be responsible for the negotiation, analysis, and administration of a wide range of agreements including but not limited to sponsored research, real world evidence, health outcomes and collaborative research studies.
Main Responsibilities
Drafting and negotiating various agreements, including those related to consulting, advisory boards, engagements, collaborations, investigational studies and the purchase of services from vendors.
Understanding of legal contract concepts, negotiation strategies, efficient administration, and automation of contract processes.
Working closely with attorneys in the Legal department, Medical and Public Affairs functions of Sanofi’s R&D, General Medicines, Specialty Care and Vaccines Business Units.
Keeping up to date on current laws and regulations applicable to contracting with customers, including FMV, transparency and data privacy.
Implementing contract negotiations processes by preparing first drafts of a variety of contracts.
Conducting complex contract drafting and negotiations.
Interfacing with internal management and external parties to gather specifications and terms of agreement necessary for contract drafting and negotiations.
Providing contract drafting and US compliance advice & training to internal Contract Services organizations, including contract managers located at offshore locations.
Responsible for entire negotiation processes for numerous types of contracts.
Communicating company contract policies and requirements to internal managers and employees and highlighting areas of concern in regard to individual contracts projects.
Initiating required follow-up and additional analyses.
Taking lead on projects.
Reviewing and summarizing existing contracts internally or as part of an external diligence process.
Overseeing contract templates.
Assisting with and/or handling client training presentations with respect to company policy, compliance policies, privacy and contract approval processes.
Keeping apprised of industry issues and accurately relaying information to clients.Working with client groups, third parties and outside counsel to identify, assess and address general legal concerns.
Demonstrating company’s Play to Win values on a consistent basis.
Prioritizing competing projects and setting expectations with clients and management.
Working on teams.
Performing related duties as required.
About You Requirements & Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of experience in the contract management field (preferred).
Trained paralegal with 3-5 plus years of experience in-house corporate legal department, law firm or governmental agency (Pharma background preferred).
Why Choose Us
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Compensation The salary range for this position is: $41,130 - $54,840. All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.
Equal Opportunity Statement Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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