Senior Counsel, Pharma and Biologics Operations Law

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Serve as legal advisor to Pharma and Biologics Operations on complex legal, regulatory, and operational matters across the global manufacturing network .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePrinceton • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $221,340 - $268,212 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating complex manufacturing and supply agreements. Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice and collaborate effectively across diverse teams while maintaining high ethical standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD (Or Equivalent)10+ Years Legal ExperiencePharmaceutical Industry ExpertiseComplex Agreement NegotiationIn-House Practice Qualification

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Hard Skills

Contract Manufacturing FamiliarityDrafting Complex AgreementsNegotiating Supply AgreementsDue Diligence SupportLegal Issue Identification

Soft Skills

Excellent JudgmentStrong Attention To DetailVerbal And Written CommunicationRelationship BuildingSolutions-Oriented Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission To U.S. State Bar

Industry Keywords

Pharma OperationsBiologics OperationsM&A TransactionsCollaboration AgreementsMulti-Cultural Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as legal advisor to Pharma and Biologics Operations on complex legal, regulatory, and operational matters across the global manufacturing network
Provide transactional and comprehensive legal support for internal and external manufacturing operations, including PDS Business Development matters
Lead drafting and negotiation of highly complex CMO, manufacturing and supply, and collaboration agreements
Support manufacturing, operations, and supply aspects of BMS M&A and business development transactions, including due diligence and integration
Anticipate and proactively identify legal issues with an enterprise view
Deliver clear, operational, and effective advice supporting informed business decisions
Lead and organize functional and substantive working groups assessing significant legal issues
Collaborate across the Law & Policy Department with business clients and colleagues to deliver coordinated, comprehensive 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
10 or more years of legal experience across law firm, in-house, and/or government roles
Significant experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
Familiarity with contract manufacturing
Experience drafting and negotiating complex product manufacturing and supply agreements, including clinical and commercial manufacturing and supply agreements, direct material purchase agreements, capital equipment purchase and maintenance agreements, and service, license, and collaboration agreements
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 multi-cultural, matrixed environment
Pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach
Commitment to an inclusive workplace and superior personal integrity and ethics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit plans, including wellbeing support, retirement and financial protection benefits, and medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Flexible Time Off (FTO) without a set accrual limit 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
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 for people with disabilities