Director, Corporate Counsel (Drug Product Division)

This position will support the Drug Product Division (DPD) Europe & Asia Pacific (EU/APAC) within Thermo Fisher's Pharma Services Group, reporting directly to the VP and Lead Counsel, DPD.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures for DPD‑EU/APAC.
• Develop a team of professionals and own all legal aspects of operations for these businesses.
• Advise senior management on company strategies and their implementation, compliance and regulatory requirements, and the work of outside counsel.
• Work with customers and counterparts on regulatory matters and liaise with corporate functions that provide support for litigation, labor, risk management, and intellectual property matters.
• Lead the legal team to implement company goals and protect investments across DPD‑EU/APAC.
• Work with business leaders to set legal and regulatory strategies to achieve business objectives and pro‑actively identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Develop strategies for resolving contractual disputes, including detailed analysis of contract terms and legal remedies.
• Explore continual process improvement to provide efficient and effective commercial legal support and risk management.
• Pro‑actively drive improved efficiency of operations.
• Lead and guide team in implementation of same and structure work in an efficient manner.
• Select and manage external counsel, vendors, and advisors as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and JD from an accredited law school and a member in good standing with the bar; licensed to practice law.
• Proven experience in commercial legal work, including 5 years' in‑house experience in global operating companies involving life sciences or a related area such as pharmaceuticals (drug manufacturing in particular).
• Experienced people leader with experience developing and leading successful teams of attorneys and legal professionals.
• Experience of working with a business‑legal approach and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to navigate sophisticated and ambiguous environments with risk taking.
• Demonstrated ability to align and influence through direct and indirect authority, and communicate effectively across teams, functions, and regions.
• Ability to develop practical processes/approaches and to drive solutions to completion, including initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills. Strong sense of ethics and integrity.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward‑thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.