Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Functions

Join a Legacy of Innovation 125 Years and Counting!

Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world-class science and technology. With more than 125 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 18,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. In addition to a strong portfolio of medicines for cardiovascular diseases, under the Group’s 2025 Vision to become a “Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology,” Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders.

Responsibilities

Acts as legal advisor for at least one key and/or a combination of Global Corporate Functions (examples listed below but may include others) that encompasses all areas of the business of Daiichi Sankyo in the U.S. and globally as assigned. [Specific assignment to be determined by direct manager of the role.

• Global Human Resources (including Benefits) Acts as the legal advisor for Human Resources groups within DSI and global legal entities, managing other internal and external legal counsel providing services in this area. Analyzes, applies and provides legal advice and counsel. Provides legal advice on employment law areas such as FMLA, ADA, FLSA, ADEA, employee privacy, state laws on wrongful discharge, wage and hour claims, contingent worker issues, diversity initiatives and workplace environment issues. Supports internal investigation, drafts employment separation agreements and provides guidance on restructurings, employee relations as well as compensation and benefits plans. Develops contract templates, reviews agreements, and manages outside counsel as necessary.

• Global Corporate Communications Acts as legal advisor for Corporate Communications groups within DSI and global entities, providing legal advice on media relations, internal communications, public disclosures, social media policies, compliance, crisis communications, and diversity initiatives. Develops contract templates, reviews agreements, and manages outside counsel as necessary.

• Global Government Affairs Acts as legal advisor for Government Affairs groups within DSI and global entities, advising on legislative and regulatory compliance, lobbying activities, political contributions, public policy development, and state and federal compliance. Develops contract templates, reviews agreements, and manages outside counsel as necessary.

• Global Finance Acts as legal advisor for Global Finance groups, supporting Oncology Business Unit, Research and Development Unit, and other functions. Advises on issues related to financial transactions, procurement, financial operations, securities, tax, financial audits, real estate, and facility management. Develops contract templates, reviews agreements, and manages outside counsel as necessary.

• IT/DX Acts as legal advisor for Global Information Technology/DX, providing legal advice, preparing legal documents, negotiating contracts, assessing security and technical provisions. Advises on issues related to data privacy, data management and Artificial Intelligence. Develops contract templates, reviews agreements, and manages outside counsel as necessary.

• Global Compliance Acts as legal advisor for the Compliance function within DSI and other global legal entities, providing legal advice and support tailored to pharmaceutical compliance. Provides legal support for maintaining an effective compliance program, including legal review and support for policies, training, monitoring, and auditing projects. Ensures adherence to pharmaceutical industry regulations. Develops contract templates, reviews agreements, and manages outside counsel as necessary.

• Global Business Development Acts as legal advisor for Business Development, handling legal aspects of licensing, co-promotion/co-development, strategic/financial investments, companion diagnostic, academic research organization, and acquisition deals. Advises senior management on legal and regulatory issues, leads complex transactions, and supports other agreements. Develops contract templates, reviews agreements, and manages outside counsel as necessary.

Other Corporate Functions or areas, as assigned.

• Leads or participate as legal support for cross-functional project management teams set up to address mid-sized to large Company-driven initiatives or special projects relevant to assigned Corporate Functions. Projects may be internal to the Company as well as project involving external business partners and/or other entities. The result of such initiatives may include creating corporate-level policies, guidance documents (i.e. standing legal risk analyses), and training of Company employees, as well as implementation of systems or processes.
• Monitors current developments in assigned key legal areas and provides Senior Management and other business leaders with updates regarding same (including Legal Affairs Department colleagues). Works independently and, as appropriate, in collaboration with other departments in developing, implementing and presenting training materials on various legal issues pertaining to assigned business areas. Such training materials may be presented to functions supported by this position (or by them) but would also be available for use by the Legal Affairs Department generally.

Qualifications: Successful candidates will be able to meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Education Qualifications (from an accredited college or university)

• Bachelor's Degree required
• JD from law school of recognized standing, and Bar admission required

Experience Qualifications

• 7 or More Years post-law school experience required
• 4 or More Years pharmaceutical industry experience, particularly supporting specific assigned business areas in contracting, general legal advice, policy development and/or review, etc. in specific business support functions (e.g., HR, IT, Compliance Program, etc.) in an in-house capacity, as a legal consultant, and/or at a law firm in a practice group focusing on pharmaceutical industry and/or specific corporate business functions; 7+ years preferred required Licenses and Certifications
• Eligible to practice law in the state of New Jersey (either licensed in NJ or limited in-house license) and maintain such license in good standing at all times. required TravelAbility to travel up to 5% Occasional travel

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.