Legal Counsel, Commercial Operations (Temporary 12 months)

Pharmascience and you: A chemistry that changes lives!

Do you want responsibilities that align with your expertise? The right tool to get the job done? To work with leaders who actively look for people with different points of view? Welcome to one of Canada's leading generic pharmaceutical companies - this is where it all starts, this is where it all gets done. Pharmascience is, and always will be, a company on a human scale with a multicultural face. We choose to maintain a stimulating work environment every day, based on trust, cooperation and continuous improvement.

Pharmascience's Legal team is expanding!

Our team is growing to support the development of our business on a wide range of matters including contracts, corporate compliance, litigation, intellectual property, investments and commercial partnerships of the three business units: Pharmascience Canada, Pendopharm and Pharmascience International.

As a Legal Counsel, Commercial Operations, you will be responsible of:

• Advisie on the interpretation of legal documents and applicable laws and regulations in a manner that provides practical legal advice while properly managing risk to the organization
• Work in collaboration with the senior leadership team, structuring various business initiatives and drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including licensing agreements, marketing agreements, distribution agreements, master services agreements, clinical trial agreements, and equipment purchase agreements; and other strategic agreements for the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products
• Ensure compliance with contractual agreements, company policies and applicable laws and regulations
• Work in close collaboration with the other members of the legal department
• Interacting with external counsel, advisors, external vendors, business partners and the board of directors, as needed
• Keep informed of new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the organization, and assisting with the development of policies and training as needed
• Develop and maintain contract templates, clauses and guidelines to ensure consistent quality and alignment with organizational requirements
• Develop guidelines for derogations to contract templates and standard provisions
• Ensure relevant coaching, training and support to the legal department and stakeholders to ensure contract quality is implemented and maintained, including training to the legal department and various business units and centers of excellence to increase contract management proficiency, process efficiency and risk management
• Act as a resource person for members of the legal department with respect to contract quality such as contract related advice/guidance and advice on deviations to contract guidelines

Skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in English and in French and ability to work collaboratively with and influence others
• Strong knowledge of corporate/commercial law; knowledge of or experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry is considered an asset
• Passion for legal drafting, and analysis, with uncompromising attention to detail
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions, manage a large portfolio and variety of projects and adapt to constant changing priorities
• Commitment to knowledge-sharing and teamwork
• Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish concise, tailored and vulgarized advice
• Resourceful and self-motivated to learn and challenge the status quo
• Possess sound business and legal judgment
• Good conflict management and negotiation skills
• Maintain the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity
• Exhibit initiative and assertiveness including the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel

Choosing Pharmasciencealso means:

• To be part of a great, collaborative and dedicated team that strives for continuous improvement!
• To gain exposure to the executive team and the opportunity to develop partnerships with business stakeholders
• To join the largest pharmaceutical employer in Quebec with decisional headquarter in Montreal
• To be part of a corporate culture that values entrepreneurship, teamwork, simplicity and going above and beyond
• To have access to a full range of benefits
• To participate in our community initiatives
• To have flexible work conditions and working remotely during the pandemic