Counsel – Biopharma

FUJIFILM Corporation

. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, supply, development, manufacturing, services, quality-related, license, and NDA agreements .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeMorrisville • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $187,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, with a strong focus on life-sciences and CDMO operations. Proficient in legal compliance, risk management, and the use of modern legal technologies to enhance contract lifecycle management.

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Commercial ContractingLegal Risk ManagementNegotiation SkillsDocument Management TechnologyLife-Sciences Compliance

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Hard Skills

Drafting AgreementsNegotiating ContractsLegal AnalysisIntellectual Property ProvisionsRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsJudgmentPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Contract Lifecycle Management ToolsDocument Management SystemsE-Signature PlatformsCollaboration Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris DoctorU.S. State Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

CDMOLife-SciencesPharmaceuticalBiotechnologyHealth-Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, supply, development, manufacturing, services, quality-related, license, and NDA agreements
Advise Commercial, Program Management, and other business teams on legal and contractual issues arising from customer collaborations, bids, and ongoing programs
Identify legal, regulatory, and business risks relevant to CDMO and life-sciences operations and recommend practical mitigation strategies
Escalate material, novel, or high-risk matters to Senior Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel, or subject-matter experts
Manage an assigned caseload, prioritize work based on business need, risk, and deadlines, and communicate status and recommendations
Advise on non-contentious intellectual property provisions, including licenses, background and foreground IP, and know-how
Prepare briefings and recommendations for business colleagues and management on contractual, legal, and compliance matters
Develop and improve templates, playbooks, guidance, and contracting standards across FLBG
Develop and deliver legal training for business stakeholders
Support legal-process and technology improvements, including contract lifecycle management, document management, data insights, and responsible use of emerging technologies
Coordinate with internal subject-matter experts and authorized outside counsel on specialized legal matters
Support dispute avoidance and resolution and provide ancillary legal support to HR, EHS, Quality, Capital Projects, and Compliance
Collaborate with legal, compliance, and business colleagues in the United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, and across the global FUJIFILM organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; academic honors preferred
Admitted in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar; North Carolina admission preferred
3-8 years of relevant experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both
Preferably supporting CDMO, life-sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or health-care businesses
Strong commercial-contracting background with demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex services, development, manufacturing, supply, licensing, and confidentiality agreements
Sound judgment and ability to resolve issues independently within established frameworks
Ability to recognize when escalation or specialist input is required
Strong negotiation, written communication, and presentation skills
Pragmatic, analytical, and customer-focused problem solving
Ability to manage a substantial workload, prioritize critical matters, and meet deadlines in a dynamic, global, and matrixed environment
Familiarity with life-sciences legal and compliance topics such as GMP interfaces, data privacy, competition, anti-bribery, and pharmaceutical regulation is preferred
Familiarity with international contracting and multi-jurisdictional issues is preferred
Proficiency with modern legal technology, including document management, e-signature, collaboration platforms, and contract lifecycle management tools
Willingness to explore responsible uses of AI and emerging technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off