Director, Senior Counsel

Responsibilities

Advise and provide legal guidance to support business initiatives for stakeholders in the development & product strategy, commercial, and corporate compliance organizations and other business functions in a manner that advances the company's strategy, addresses legal / regulatory risks, and maintains the company's integrity and reputation.

Provide transactional support for clinical, biometric, medical affairs, patient advocacy, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, program and asset management, commercial development, pricing & reimbursement, sales, marketing, market access, patient services, government affairs, and other related agreements.

Support legal department initiatives and projects in furtherance of the growth, innovation and culture of the department and organization.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
• JD or equivalent from an accredited law school.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in the biotech / biopharma / pharma industry with pharmaceutical products intended for human use or equivalent experience with an external law firm advising the biotech / biopharma / pharma industry in healthcare regulatory law, clinical development, product strategy, and / or healthcare compliance.

Experience prior to receiving a J.D. will also be considered.

• Significant transactional experience, including drafting and negotiating a wide variety of agreements and the ability to influence and work collaboratively in a cross-functional setting with innovative technologies.
• Bar membership in good standing and licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or licensed to practice law in another jurisdiction and holding or qualified to hold a Pennsylvania Limited In-House Corporate License.
• This role requires a minimum of three days a week in our Philadelphia office.

Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong collaboration, critical thinking, and negotiation skills to influence cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience building and cultivating relationships with key partners and stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and successfully manage multiple deadlines.
• Abiding interest in and knowledge of the burgeoning gene therapy industry.

Complexity and Problem Solving

• Skilled attorney with desire for continuous learning and ability to serve and manage a variety of clients and complex matters in an evolving practice.
• Collaborative and pragmatic advisor with ability to exercise independent judgement, and identify business, or legal issues for internal escalation and decision-making.
• Experienced advisor with the ability to work independently and proactively to develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs.

Internal and External Contacts

Internal Contacts

• Members of the Development & Product Strategy organization
• Members of the Commercial and Government Affairs organization
• Members of the Spark Legal & Compliance organization

External Contacts

• Law firms and other service providers and vendors
• Members of Roche affiliate legal organizations

Spark takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, and external market and internal value when determining a salary for potential new employees.

The base salary range for this position is currently from $204,500.00 to $306,700.00.

Spark Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes / candidate profiles from any source other than directly from candidates.

Any unsolicited resume / candidate profile submitted through our website or to personal email accounts of employees of Spark Therapeutics are considered property of Spark Therapeutics and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Total Rewards : Compensation & Benefits

Spark® offers a competitive, flexible, and comprehensive Total Rewards package that can be customized to fit your personal needs.

Our program is designed to support the holistic wellbeing of employees and their families by providing health coverage, retirement savings plan, and a range of voluntary benefits for financial protection and peace of mind.

For all employees, our core total rewards package includes industry competitive salaries; bonus eligibility; and long-term incentive eligibility, including both new hire and annual grant opportunities.

We do everything we can to make working at Spark rewarding for you.

Your Health & Wellbeing

• Medical and Prescription Drugs
• Dental and Vision
• Health Advocate
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Your Financial Protection

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Financial Planning
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Discounted Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance

Your Work / Life Balance

• Time Away from Work Paid Time Off (PTO) Use for vacation, illness or personal timeHolidays Observance of up to 12 designated holidays, two floating holidays, plus a winter shutdownVolunteer Days Up to two volunteer days per yearSpark Unplugged Half Days Designated alternate half day Fridays year-roundPaid Parental Leave Fully paid pregnancy leave up to 16 weeks total for birth mothers and up to eight weeks for parents
• Mental Health Support Program which includes coaching and therapy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Mobile Phone Allowance
• Company Paid Commuter Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Care@Work Membership
• LifeMart Discount Program

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