Senior Legal Counsel R&D

2 weeks ago


Princeton, United States Galapagos Full time
Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos, a dynamic growing Biotech company with offices across Europe and in US, headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium.

We are in the business of changing lives. Focusing on high unmet medical needs, we synergize compelling science, technology, and collaborative approaches to create a deep pipeline of best-in-class small molecules, CAR-T therapies and biologics in oncology and immunology. With capabilities from lab to patient, including Decentralized Manufacturing Unit(s) of CAR-T, we are committed to challenging the status quo and delivering results for our patients, employees and shareholders.

We pioneer for patients. We need thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters. Collaborative innovators and perseverant idealists. We need the best-in-class. In other words, we need you : The 'make-it-happener'.

We are expanding our US footprint to set-up our decentralized CAR-T network and further build our research capabilities in the US.

We are currently looking for a Senior Legal Counsel R&D

Scope of the job

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will take ownership of complex legal issues in our team that supports Galapagos' Research and Development operations. We are looking for someone who has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating complex research and development agreements. You should be able to provide high quality legal advice and can propose creative and compliant solutions to business issues.

Your role
  • act as a business partner and provide accurate legal support to the company's Research and Development organization, including the business development group;
  • negotiate, draft and review R&D agreements of all types (including strategic collaboration agreements, license agreements, grant agreements, services agreements, clinical trial agreements, manufacturing and supply agreements);
  • interact with external stakeholders (e.g. universities, CROs, biotech companies, third party manufacturers, equipment and service providers);
  • partner with the IP team with respect to intellectual property related matters;
  • supporting routine legal matters supporting the US business;
  • assist the company in fulfilling its compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements;
  • stay up-to-date with and training others in legislation and/or compliance in this field; and
  • contribute to wider organizational goals and/or activities as assigned.
Who are you?
  • You have a J.D from an ABA-accredited law school with a valid license to practice law in at least one state and are eligible for admission to the NJ bar as in-house counsel. You have a minimum of seven years of experience, including experience working within the Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry.
  • You have significant experience in drafting and negotiating complex contracts, including liability, indemnification and intellectual property/patent provisions related to R&D collaborations.
  • You are a deal maker, capable of analyzing complex legal issues and you feel comfortable handling and working with tight deadlines.
  • You have demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior management and collaboratively with other corporate functions.
  • You are a well-organized, detail-oriented, and rigorous person. You have an entrepreneurial mindset and "can do" attitude. You have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team on complex projects.
  • You are capable of handling confidential information in a discreet manner and you maintain the highest ethical standards.
  • You have excellent verbal and written communications skills.


What's in it for you ?

You will be part of a fast growing and amazing company. As 'make-it-happener' you will get all the support you need to make your job successful. At Galapagos we aim to recruit the best people, who stand out among their peers, with integrity and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Our employees are the strength behind Galapagos, a highly motivated team, eager to maintain Galapagos' leading position and achieve breakthroughs in pharmaceutical research. Galapagos offers a competitive remuneration package and a dynamic work environment.

We are Galapagos : together we can make it happen...

DISCLAIMER

At Galapagos, diversity and inclusion drive our innovation. Employment decisions are based on merit-qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. Discrimination has no place here.

We celebrate all unique personal characteristics, including race, color, religious beliefs, pregnancy (and related conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, ethnicity, social origin, family or marital status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, military service, or union activity.

Galapagos provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. We ensure a workplace free from harassment, bullying, or improper conduct by anyone. This commitment extends to behavior outside the workplace, including social media, that impacts our employees.

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