Job Description
About Us Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceuticals and healthcare group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 30 countries with more than 6,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group research, develops and markets innovative drugs in its three therapeutic areas:
AIR (products and services that promote respiration, from new-born to adult populations),
RARE (treatment for patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases) and
CAR E (products and services that support special care and consumer-facing self-care).
We are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded
B Corp Certification , a recognition of
high social and environmental standards. We are a
reliable company that adopts and promotes
transparent ethical behavior at all levels.
We are committed to
embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.
Chiesi USA Chiesi USA is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing and promoting products for the hospital, adjacent specialty and rare disease markets. We are a B Corp and Benefit company awarded Top Employer status for six consecutive years and certified as a Great Place to Work.
At Chiesi, we share an entrepreneurial spirit and act as a force for good, pursuing high social and environmental standards, to ensure the wellbeing of our people, patients, and communities. We offer a work environment where professionals have the opportunity to build a purposeful career focused on helping others while achieving a fulfilling work-life balance, meeting exciting challenges, and engaging in important and rewarding work.
What We Offer Chiesi offers competitive benefits, services, and programs that enrich the personal and professional lives of our employees. Our shared values of passion, innovation, trust and integrity bring out the individual talents and diverse perspectives of each of our colleagues. Our environment encourages each individual to reach his or her full potential and drive outstanding results. We celebrate that “Every one of us is different. Every one of us is Chiesi."
Who We Are Looking For Purpose The legal function of Chiesi USA, Inc., led by the General Counsel, provides legal services to the company and its internal stakeholders, ensuring consistency, awareness, and coordination on emergent and sensitive matters. The ideal candidate can work a hybrid model out of our Cary, NC office.
Main Responsibilities - Manages, establishes detailed knowledge of and demonstrates control over internal processes and systems for the management, review, and approval of all contracts.
- Drafts, negotiates, reviews, and coordinates internal stakeholder approval for material agreements, such as confidentiality agreements, master service agreements, speaker agreements, consulting agreements, commercial agreements, etc., to achieve the business objective effectively and efficiently.
- Drafts official correspondence related to contracts, such as notices of breach, termination notices, and assignment letters.
- Stays up to date on market trends and industry best practices in contracting and contract management to identify risks and propose mitigation strategies consistent with the company’s risk tolerance.
- Maintains and updates existing contract templates and drafts additional contract templates based on business needs.
- Manages pre-litigation disputes relating to contractual obligations and assists in developing, managing, and directing company’s litigation strategy on contractual disputes in an efficient and cost-effective basis.
- Reviews and advises on promotional and medical materials for compliance with applicable laws and assessment of risk.
- Actively participates in Promotional Review Board meetings.
- Advises on issues of false advertising and unfair competition and the company’s response to the same.
- Collaborates with cross-functional colleagues for consistency across products.
- Stays up to date on market trends and industry best practices in advertising and promotion to identify risks and propose mitigation strategies consistent with the company’s risk tolerance.
- Assists with elements of corporate governance, including but not limited to negotiating intercompany agreements, drafting board resolutions and managing entities’ officers and directors.
Experience Required - Admission to at least one State bar
- Previous contract negotiation experience required
- Previous advertising and promotion experience preferred but not required
- One to three years of legal experience preferred, whether as in-house counsel or in private practice
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent preparation and presentations skills
- Strong legal research skills
- Ability to use standard office systems and software as well as specialized legal systems as implemented; familiarity with contract management systems is a plus
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to meet aggressive deadlines
- Demonstration of discretion and ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to focus and multi-task
- Ability to work with minimal day-to-day supervision and to work cohesively with legal and business personnel at all levels
Education - Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
Chiesi USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work force at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.
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