Senior Manager, Contracts

Company: Bausch Health
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) is a global company that develops, manufactures and markets a range of pharmaceutical, medical device and over-the-counter products, primarily in the therapeutic areas of eye health, gastroenterology and dermatology. We are delivering on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health. Each day, Bausch Health products are used by over 150 million people around the world.Our approximately 21,000 employees are united around our mission of improving peoples lives with our health care products, and we manufacture and market health care products directly or indirectly in approximately 100 countries.Overview: Facilitate the Bausch Health Companies Legal departments efforts to promote an environment and culture of business partnership, through the provision of legal support as part of the in-house legal team for the Salix business unit. The incumbent must be able to thrive in a dynamic and fast paced environment and work as an integral member of a team. Responsible for ensuring internal business and legal alignment on key matters. Collaborating with management, lawyers and compliance professionals to provide strategic guidance and pragmatic solutions, with an emphasis on partnering with the business on key initiatives for the overall success of the organization.We are seeking an individual with the utmost degree of professionalism and integrity, capable of handling a wide array of matters relating to general legal support of a business, including but not limited to, counseling on sales and marketing matters, drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts, advising regulatory and medical teams and other general legal advice to the businesses in furtherance of the both the businesss and legal department strategic goals. Importantly, this role is for someone who has an industrious and self-motivated approach with a desire to develop personally and professionally. This attorney will work directly with the Salix legal team and be expected to interact with senior business leaders.Responsibilities: Provides counsel to marketing, regulatory and medical teams on advertising and promotional materials and regulations, fraud and abuse laws, and business and contract issues in our day-to-day operations Drafts and reviews a variety of commercial contracts, including master services agreements and statements of work; development, licensing and distribution agreements; and supply and manufacturing contracts Provides general legal advice to support commercial operations of the Salix business unit, including working on product launches Other tasks/assignments as requiredQualifications: Strong communication and inter-personal skills are essential, with ability and comfort working with at all levels of the organization Must be detail oriented and demonstrate excellent organizational skills Strong sense of ownership and responsibility, and a strong work ethic focused on providing excellent customer service; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and exhibits excellent judgment, is high integrity and solution oriented Able to work independently and under time constraints in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Law degree and bar admission required, with ability to qualify for NJ In-House Counsel admission Skilled in drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements and familiar with licensing and royalty agreements Ability to not only analyze complex legal matters, but articulate such matters in a clear and concise mannerMinimum of 3-5 years of experienceThis position may be available in the following location(s): [[location_obj]]All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Job Applicants should be aware of job offer scams perpetrated through the use of the Internet and social media platforms.To learn more please readBausch Health's Job Offer Fraud Statement (https://valeant.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=224770&hashed=-1624416981) .Bausch Health is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

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