Senior Counsel, Supply Chain, Trade, Human Rights

Bristol Myers Squibb

. Serve as legal advisor to the Global Supply Chain organization on complex issues affecting clinical and commercial product supply networks .

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal advisory for global supply chain operations, focusing on trade compliance, human rights, and risk mitigation. Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and influence senior leadership on regulatory matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD (Or Equivalent)8+ Years Legal ExperienceExperience In Pharmaceutical Or Life Sciences IndustryExpertise In International Trade And CustomsAbility To Advise Senior Executives

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Hard Skills

Trade ComplianceRisk Mitigation StrategiesNegotiation Of Complex AgreementsSupply Chain RegulationsHuman Rights Due Diligence

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingInfluencing Senior ExecutivesExcellent JudgmentClear Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission To U.S. State Bar

Industry Keywords

Global Supply ChainCustoms And Import/Export ComplianceEconomic SanctionsSupply DisruptionCrisis Response

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as legal advisor to the Global Supply Chain organization on complex issues affecting clinical and commercial product supply networks
Advise on global trade matters including tariffs, trade remedies, customs and import/export compliance, economic sanctions, export controls, and trade-related licensing
Develop practical trade compliance and mitigation strategies with Customs & Trade leads
Advise on human rights matters including forced-labor due diligence, responsible sourcing, supply-chain transparency, and emerging human-rights laws and standards
Assess risks and develop mitigation strategies with business and compliance stakeholders
Monitor global trade and supply-chain regulations and enforcement trends
Advise senior leadership on business impact, risk mitigation, and opportunities
Draft, review, and negotiate complex supply, logistics, transportation, and warehousing agreements
Advise on supply disruption, business continuity, and crisis-response matters
Collaborate across Law & Policy, including regulatory, ESG, policy, litigation, and IP colleagues, to provide coordinated legal support

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
8 or more years of legal experience across law firm, in-house, and/or government roles
Experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry
Experience in human rights, customs, international trade, sanctions, or supply chain matters is preferred
Experience structuring and negotiating complex commercial transactions is preferred
Ability to build strong relationships and advise and influence senior executives, including SVP and C-suite stakeholders, on high-impact legal and regulatory matters
Ability to lead across large, global, matrixed organizations and bring stakeholders together to resolve complex issues efficiently
Excellent judgment and ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple projects
Ability to work with speed and quality across a broad range of matters
Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, to senior leaders

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) for U.S.-based exempt employees, without a set accrual limit, subject to manager approval
11 paid company holidays annually
160 hours of paid vacation annually for eligible new hires who are non-exempt, RayzeBio employees, or located in Puerto Rico
3 optional holidays for eligible non-exempt employees, RayzeBio employees, and employees located in Puerto Rico
Paid sick leave, subject to eligibility
Up to two paid volunteer days per year
Summer hours flexibility
Medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, or military leaves of absence
Annual Global Shutdown between Christmas Day and New Year's Day for eligible employees
Reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support for people with disabilities
Additional discretionary incentive cash and stock opportunities may be available