Senior Director, Corporate Legal

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. We’re valued partners who are trusted to do the right thing. We believe it’s not just about getting the best solution, it’s also about doing it the right way – ethics, compliance, and transparency are front and center of everything we do.

You’re an intellectually curious lawyer with significant knowledge of commercial and corporate law. Are you ready to take on a senior, global legal remit with a world-leading biopharmaceutical company, working in a collaborative environment? At AstraZeneca, we’re looking for a Senior Director, Corporate Legal at our Boston location.

We’re a legal function that values flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to stretch and accept new challenges. We focus on professional and personal development and place a premium on providing lawyers with broad exposure and the opportunity to counsel diverse stakeholders on legal risks.

As a member of the Corporate Legal group, you’ll be part of a team of transaction lawyers, focused on delivering the most important projects for our Business Development and Global Operations groups. Your work will include supporting critical public and private M&A deals, venture transactions, JV’s and licensing & collaborations, as well as supply chain, digital/IT, procurement and other commercial matters for AstraZeneca. We’re looking for a talented, ambitious lawyer to help AstraZeneca become a world leader in our therapeutic areas of focus, including Oncology, Biopharmaceuticals (including cardiovascular, renal & metabolism; respiratory & immunology; and vaccines and immune therapies) and Rare Disease. Your specialist expertise will be key to achieving this ambition.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

In this Global role, you’ll provide legal advice across AstraZeneca’s global organization, working closely with senior leaders. Using your knowledge of commercial and corporate law you will provide drafting, negotiation and business counsel support to lead the legal support for key transactions, independently driving projects to completion and helping to mitigate critical legal and business risks. The role will see you personally handling complex legal matters, interpreting and drafting contracts, and taking a global perspective and your work may involve overseas travel. You’ll foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and collaborative working with your counterparts across the Legal function.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Professional US legal qualification

• 10+ years of experience with corporate transactions, including public and private M&A

• Experience with venture transactions is preferred

• Knowledge of and experience working in the life sciences sector

• Strong leadership capabilities

• Solution and action orientated approach

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to manage complexity and cultivate innovation

• Demonstrable accountability and integrity

• Ability to act independently and drive projects to completion

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Previous experience working in-house

• Experience advising a global pharmaceutical business

• Experience with licensing & collaboration transactions

• Understanding of manufacturing and supply chains

• Experience of working in a global legal environment

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $203,810.40 - $305,715.60 USD. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Feel rewarded and appreciated for your commitment. In our science and research-driven business, it's easy to see how our role contributes to AstraZeneca's journey. We have a strong approach to recognition, celebrating our successes collectively across the business. And our generous benefits package showcases the business's appreciation of our long-term commitment.

Join us at AstraZeneca and make an impact on patients' lives worldwide! Apply now to be part of our dynamic team.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.