Senior Counsel

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Senior Counsel - Strategic Transactions and Biopharmaceutical Licensing

Duties: The candidate will be part of a legal team that supports the Business Development group in a variety of life sciences transactions, including collaborations, in-licenses and out-licenses involving biotech and pharmaceutical products and technology, equity investments, and mergers and acquisitions while working closely with other functional groups (R&D, Finance, Operations, Commercial), and coordinating with various members of the Law Department. Draft and negotiate complex licensing agreements and collaboration agreements. Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts typical for the life sciences industry, including simple license agreements, research agreements, development, and supply agreements. Draft and negotiate stock purchase agreements, investor rights agreements, and other agreements ancillary to investments in private companies. Serve as in-house lead for M&A transactions, coordinating with internal stakeholders, outside counsel and advisors and opposing counsel. Provide legal advice and support for existing alliances and partnerships. Advise internal client groups and senior management on contract interpretation, dispute resolution, IP ownership, product registration, legal issues related to the development, marketing, and distribution of pharmaceutical products, corporate governance, and other legal risks. Advise junior attorneys and contract specialists on the preparation, negotiation and execution of more routine documents and agreements. Work with the Business Development team and other departments within the company to conduct and coordinate due diligence efforts with strategic investments, licensing and M&A transactions.

Additional Information

Job Requisition ID: R-144662

Company info

Amgen, Inc.
One Amgen Center Drive
Thousand Oaks
California
United States 91320-1799
Website : http://www.amgen.com