Pharmaceutical Lawyer, Remote

We are currently seeking a skilled Commercial Operations and Business Development support Lawyer to provide expertise on complex pharmaceutical matters for our client, a prestigious global pharmaceutical company. This is an exciting opportunity to tackle complex legal challenges on a global scale.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, analyze, structure and negotiate various commercial agreements, including pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, packaging, supply, license and master service agreements
• Advise business team with respect to general contract matters, compliance policies, customer and vendor relations, and related regulatory issues
• Provide general advice to senior management and other managers on a day-to-day basis
• Triage other legal matters, such as employment
• Provide advice and guidance for the accomplishment of the overall business objectives of business unit in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and avoidance of unacceptable risks

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience handling contracts and legal issues in the pharmaceutical industry
• Sense of urgency combined with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and cross functionally
• Positive mentality and willingness to tackle new and ever-changing business needs
• Experience navigating Market Access and Patient Support issues across Canada’s provinces, bringing a strong understanding of Canada’s Regulatory landscape
• Located in Ontario and called to the bar in Ontario

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pharmaceutical contracting experience with Business Development and Licensing, preferably in the genetics and biosimilars space
• French and English language skills

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Axiom will accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require accommodation to complete the Application form, please contact us at toronto@axiomlaw.com. In addition, if you are invited to participate in an interview stage, please inform us if you require special accommodation at the time of your invitation for an interview.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice.

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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