Head of SCT Legal Enabling Services/IT and Workplace Services/Real Estate

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At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision - transforming patients' lives through science.In oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease - and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry - each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Overview:

This position is responsible for leading, developing and managing the Strategic Corporate Transactions (SCT) Legal Enabling Services/IT and Workplace Services/Real Estate team. This team comprises approximately 5 or more attorneys who are responsible for providing legal advice, guidance and support to HQ, US, global and above-market business transactions for BMS' Enabling Services/IT and Workplace Services/Real Estate functions. The position will also be the primary legal point of contact for the BMS Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organizations supporting these transactions, and their respective senior leaders. In addition, the position will be responsible for providing practical legal advice and support relative to the contract management policy and associated training, processes and systems, as well as contract process engineering and risk management advice to relevant business units.

This position will report to the Head of the SCT within the BMS Law Department and be a member of the SCT Leadership Team.

Responsibilities/Competencies:


Provide senior advice and leadership to the SCT as a member of the SCT Leadership Team, including proactively identifying and driving the implementation of strategic initiatives that lead to higher organizational performance and advance the company's critical priorities.
Provide advanced-level support and knowledge-leadership within the SCT Legal team for all categories of Enabling Services/IT and Workplace Services/Real Estate deals.
Lead and manage the team to create a vision and drive the development and implementation of a strategic plan for providing contract legal support of Enabling Services/IT and Workplace Services/Real Estate business deals that is integrated with the strategies of the broader SCT team and key stakeholders.
Lead and drive talent development, diversity and succession planning strategy within the team.
Lead major and complex deal negotiations and provide direct counseling to senior management on HQ, US, global and above-market Enabling Services/IT and all global Workplace Services/Real Estate deals and related matters, such as interpretation of contractual rights and obligations and major contract disputes.
Engage, oversee and manage outside counsel in markets around the world to support all of the company's Real Estate transactions globally.
Identify and resolve critical legal issues and identify and help resolve critical business issues arising from transactions.
Serve as the primary SCT liaison to senior management within the Enabling Services/IT and Workplace Services/Real Estate functions and to Strategic Sourcing and Procurement organizations supporting such organizations, as well as to other key senior stakeholders for relevant contract matters (e.g., Audit, Compliance, Human Resources, Finance and other Legal subject matter experts).
Oversee, lead and manage the team in its advice on and structuring, drafting, negotiation and finalization of routine and complex business contracts and related matters, such as disputes, in an effective, efficient and time-sensitive manner while advancing the company's strategy and addressing legal and regulatory risks.
Provide senior level transaction-related guidance and support for key enterprise initiatives (e.g., Third Party Risk Management, and SOP development and implementation).
Provide senior level support to design and implement a harmonized enterprise-wide approach to contracting across markets and functions.
Proactively identify the need for, and lead the creation of, new or improved contract templates for business transactions and contract core principles for critical topics and risks.
Proactively identify the need for and lead the preparation and delivery of training, written guidance and other aids for internal clients, as well as the development of networks of business unit contract coordinators to support contract facilitation.
Consistently prioritize significant workload based on business needs and communicate this prioritization and guide team in balancing priorities and overall workload, including load balancing across multiple sub-teams.
Closely collaborate with attorneys from other practice areas and relevant subject matter experts throughout the company.
Work cooperatively with peers to leverage and develop the skills and knowledge within the SCT Legal team and the Law Department.
Authentically lead with character and lead change with agility.
Maintain an enterprise mindset to achieve results.
Create an environment of continuous improvement in which the team members are driven to challenge the status quo and exceed expectations.
Demonstrate full commitment to Bristol Myers Squibb's mission and values.


Qualifications:


Law degree from recognized university. Qualification to practice law in New Jersey or ability to obtain a NJ in-house counsel limited license.
Minimum of 12 years of post-qualification experience in a major law firm and/or in legal function of a major corporation, including through equivalent experience with contracting and transactional matters in an operational or contract management capacity.
Proven experience successfully managing, developing and leading junior, mid-level and senior attorneys and other legal professionals and managing outside counsel.
Significant experience drafting and negotiating agreements and developing and maintaining contract templates, tools and guidance for the bio/pharmaceutical or life-sciences industry.
Preference for significant experience drafting and negotiating and/or leading the drafting and negotiation of routine and complex, novel agreements pertaining to all transactions that support the enabling services, IT or similar organizations of a bio/pharmaceutical or life-science company, including procurement, business, master services agreements and associated statements of work, consulting agreements, business process outsourcing agreements, confidentiality agreements, software licenses and software-as-a-services agreements.
Working knowledge of life-science/pharmaceutical law, including regulations, rules and laws relating to, anti-kickback, anti-bribery, intellectual property, clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, financial transparency, and data privacy.
Excellent administrative and organization skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to successfully manage senior management expectations, and can work/operate well with a variety of personalities/capabilities in cross-functional teams and within a matrix environment.
Creative, thoughtful and practical problem-solving skills.
High integrity, ability to assess and balance risk, ability to make decisions and think strategically while applying knowledge of applicable legal issues.
Listens to internal client needs and communicates with clients with confidence and diplomacy, including with senior management.
Excellent verbal and writing skills and business judgment.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior management.
Strong business acumen and work ethic.
Enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated.


Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1526802_EN

Updated: 2020-06-29 00:00:00.000 UTC

Location: Princeton,New Jersey

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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