US Head of Legal

3 weeks ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Servier Full time

At Servier Pharmaceuticals, we are dedicated to bringing the promise of tomorrow to the patients we serve.

We are a commercial stage, privately held pharmaceutical company, based in the U.S. Currently, we have four medicines approved in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). We have also accelerated our investment in hard-to-treat cancers, with more than 50% of our research and development dedicated to delivering significant advances in areas of high unmet need that may truly move the needle for our patients. Our pipeline is promising in Oncology and Neurology.

Role Summary

The US Head of Legal will be responsible for developing and leading a best-in-class US Legal function and providing effective legal counsel to senior leadership on key strategic and tactical company initiatives. Reporting to the US Chief of Compliance & Legal, the US Head of Legal will be directly involved in risk identification and mitigation, complex business transactions, negotiating key contracts, and corporate governance in coordination with the company's Global legal functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of effective cross-functional engagement and fostering a work environment where learning, innovation, respect, open communication, and teamwork are critical values.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide timely, relevant, and practical legal advice to the CEO and senior leadership to help protect the company's interests while ensuring an appropriate balance of legal, ethical, and business considerations.
  • Partner with the US Chief of Compliance and Legal to develop and implement a US Legal strategy that aligns with core business objectives.
  • Lead the near-term buildout and ongoing evolution of an effective US Legal function with a demonstrated commitment to employee development and empowerment.
  • Actively engage as a member of the US Compliance, Legal, and Privacy Leadership Team.
  • Review and negotiate various types of agreements including clinical, commercial, corporate, supplier, and others.
  • Participate as a senior US Legal representative on cross-functional teams and committees.
  • Provide support in key regulatory areas including marketing, pricing, labeling, and other strategies.
  • Proactively identify legal risks and opportunities associated with business-critical activities to help the organization manage risk effectively.
  • Advise on US litigation strategies and management.
  • Coordinate effectively with Global legal in areas including litigation, IP matters, contracting, and corporate governance as well as Global transactions and integration activities.
  • Maintain effective, ongoing collaboration with Legal, Ethics & Compliance, and Privacy leaders in areas including risk management, policies, training, and internal investigations.
  • Oversee and successfully manage the US Legal department budget.
  • Serve as secretary to the Servier Pharmaceuticals and Servier Bio-Innovation Boards.

Education and Required Skills

  • Bachelors degree and a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with an active license to practice law.
  • 12+ years of corporate legal pharmaceutical industry experience in-house in private practice counseling life sciences clients, or a combination of both.
  • Interpret procedures, regulations, and legal information to meet the needs of a variety of stakeholders.
  • Manage complex legal matters and provide high-quality deliverables, including under tight timelines.
  • Work effectively across functions and at all levels in the organization and with external parties.
  • Direct leadership experience with proven ability to identify, recruit, hire, develop and retain talent on their team.
  • Possess exceptional time management and communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
  • Accurately assess situations and provide options for effective resolution/solutions.
  • Engage with outside counsel and other external experts on applicable business initiatives and projects while maintaining financial efficiency.
  • Leverage new technologies to enhance personal and functional effectiveness.

Travel and Location

  • Up to 25% travel.
  • Boston-area based, hybrid role with a minimum of 2-3 days in the Boston office.

Servier's Commitment

We're an organization committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion for the entire industry, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. We are interested in growing our team with passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage all to apply to our open roles and are always willing to consider skills and experiences outside of what is listed in the job description.

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