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. As

• Director, Corporate Counsel you will develop and implement legal policies and procedures for DPD-EU/APAC. You will develop a team of professionals and own all legal aspects of operations for these businesses. The role is also a member of the Leadership Team for DPD-EU/APAC, advising senior management on company strategies and their implementation, compliance and regulatory requirements and the work of outside counsel.
As a leader, you will 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. This role is
• fully remote (working from home) based anywhere in the UK or Italy . Some international travel may be required - up to 25% of working time, including overnight stays.
• What will you do?
+ 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 identifying emerging risk and opportunities. + Work effectively within the organization to connect resources to address challenges of diverse scope and complexity. + 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-active in driving improved efficiency of operations. Lead and guide team in implementation of same and structure work in efficient manner. + Select and manage external counsel, vendors and advisors as needed.
+ 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)
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.