R&D Attorney

4 days ago

Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark LEO Pharma Full time
About Us:
At LEO Pharma, we strive to be more than just a global leader in medical dermatology. We aim to leave a lasting impact on patients' lives through our innovative approach. Our flat organizational structure empowers individuals to drive change and makes us a welcoming place for diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes.

We value collaboration and recognize that it enables us to make the best decisions. As part of our Global Legal, IPR & Compliance department, you will contribute to the development of commercially viable solutions and work closely with the R&D Legal & HQ Operations team. This team is responsible for supporting the R&D organization, providing general legal support on various types of R&D contracts and IP-related matters, and acting as lead on contract negotiations.

Your Key Responsibilities:
  1. Provide general legal support on various types of R&D contracts and IP-related matters.
  2. Act as lead on contract negotiations, including service agreements, research collaborations, partnership agreements, and license agreements.
  3. Assist the M&A team with licensing for pipeline sourcing.
  4. Offer guidance on legal risk management and cross-functional collaboration.
  5. Advise on various projects, including outsourcing, M&A, or other cross-functional activities.
  6. Ensure alignment with key stakeholders within Global Legal, IPR & Compliance, and the business.

Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

  1. A Master of Laws (Cand. Jur.), M.Sc. in business administration and commercial law (cand.merc.jur), or similar degree.
  2. 5-10 years of professional experience, preferably as an attorney at a law firm or a similar legal professional position in a pharmaceutical company.
  3. Knowledge about R&D-related agreements, university collaborations, and partnership agreements, licensing agreements, and other early-stage business development agreements, service and consultancy agreements, general contracting skills, GxP, IPR, and GDPR.
  4. Strong communication abilities and stakeholder management skills.
  5. Proficient in English with strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.
  6. An autonomous, collaborative, and eager-to-learn attitude.
  7. A positive attitude and sense of humor are valued.

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