Counsel, Global Product Development

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Serve as lead legal advisor to Global Product Development .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $202,050 - $244,831 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal advisory for product development in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating complex agreements, risk management, and collaboration with senior executives. Proven ability to navigate intricate legal issues while maintaining a commitment to integrity and inclusivity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD (Or Equivalent)6+ Years Legal ExperiencePharmaceutical Industry ExperienceComplex Agreement NegotiationIntellectual Property Law Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Drafting AgreementsNegotiating TransactionsLegal Due DiligenceRisk Mitigation StrategiesProduct Development Legal SupportM&A SupportSupply Chain AgreementsManufacturing Strategy AdvisoryProcess OptimizationAsset Integration

Soft Skills

Excellent JudgmentAttention to DetailRelationship BuildingVerbal CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission to U.S. State Bar

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiologicsLife SciencesCMO/CDMO AgreementsProduct DevelopmentCommercial AgreementsMulticultural EnvironmentMatrixed EnvironmentInclusive WorkplacePersonal Integrity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as lead legal advisor to Global Product Development
Counsel senior executives on business strategies and complex, high-value transactions across the pharmaceutical and biologics pipeline
Negotiate, structure, and draft material development and supply transactions, including CMO/CDMO agreements
Support legal due diligence on business development opportunities
Support manufacturing, operations, and supply aspects of M&A and BD deals
Support asset integration into the product development network
Draft and negotiate assignment, manufacturing, material transfer, and bill of sale agreements
Negotiate and draft drug development, procurement, manufacturing, laboratory, and research agreements
Advise on enterprise-wide manufacturing strategy
Identify potential risks and establish mitigation strategies
Guide the Product Development & Supply team through alliance-related issues
Partner with IP colleagues to protect and leverage product development innovations
Lead process optimization and integration initiatives
Streamline transactional legal support across the enterprise
Collaborate across the Law & Policy Department and with business clients to deliver coordinated legal advice

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD (or equivalent)
Admission in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar
Qualified, or able to become qualified, to practice in-house in New Jersey
6 or more years of legal experience across law firm, in-house, and/or government roles
Experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
Experience drafting and negotiating complex product development and commercial agreements is preferred
Familiarity and experience with intellectual property law is preferred
Ability to build strong relationships and advise and influence senior executives on high-impact legal and business matters
Excellent judgment and objectivity
Strong attention to detail and ability to navigate complex legal issues
Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills
Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple projects and clients
Ability to operate effectively in a multicultural, matrixed environment
Pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach
Commitment to an inclusive workplace and superior personal integrity and ethics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive wellbeing support
Retirement and financial protection benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance offerings
Flexible Time Off (FTO) for U.S.-based exempt employees
11 paid company holidays each year
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires
3 optional holidays for eligible employees
Paid sick leave, depending on eligibility
Up to two paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility
Leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military needs
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities
Workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support
Opportunities for growth and a supportive, inclusive work environment