Vice President Law, Innovative Medicine Canada - 2306158463W

　　Description

　　The Global Legal Organization is recruiting for a Vice President Law, Innovative Medicine Canada located in Toronto, Ontario.

　　This position will sit on the management board of Janssen (Canada) Inc., advise senior management on general legal matters, oversee our Innovative Medicine Canada legal team and be primarily responsible for Global Legal Organization alignment with this business.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　This attorney will be responsible for providing the management board and other cross-functional business partners with strategic legal advice and counsel in all areas of law, so as to further the interests of the business, while protecting the company’s rights, interests and reputation.

　　As a member of the Innovative Medicine Canada management board, main responsibilities would include coordinating legal matters for the business, partnering with business clients, colleagues in the Global Legal Organization and with outside counsel, all to support business opportunities while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, industry guidelines and internal policies. The successful candidate will provide strategic proactive and reactive legal advice on a wide range of proposed business initiatives and issues, including in the areas of sales and marketing, regulatory and medical affairs, clinical trials, quality, access and reimbursement, health care compliance, privacy and employment.

　　Additionally, the position involves close interactions with colleagues in the GLO litigation, regulatory and patent groups, who are engaged in patent and product liability litigation as well as in prosecuting and managing J&J Innovative Medicine’s patent estate.

　　The successful candidate will also be responsible for preparing and negotiating complex commercial agreements across the functional areas listed above, including services, access, partnership and distribution agreements.

　　This position will be responsible for managing certain outside counsel relationships and the departmental budget. The Vice President Law would also lead and serve on project teams and committees to assess and implement special/significant projects in the local business and/or the Global Legal Organization.

　　This successful candidate will lead the local legal team and will be accountable for the team’s support of the local business and alignment with the Global Legal Organization. The position reports into the VP Law of North America for J&J Innovation Medicines.

　　Qualifications

　　Member of a Provincial Bar of Law Society in Canada

　　10 years’ experience in private practice and/or in-house

　　Experience as a board or business attorney for a commercial operating company or comparable business/legal experience.

　　Comprehensive understanding of the healthcare market is preferred, including, legal, compliance and regulatory issues. Understanding of the Canadian regulatory framework is an asset.

　　Proven ability to provide outstanding legal services to, and interact with, a range of senior executives.

　　Proven legal and business judgment with an orientation to finding solutions; excellent strategic and analytical skills.

　　Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, and an excellent track record of collaboration with colleagues.

　　Desire to work in a fast-paced environment, meet stringent timelines and handle multiple demands simultaneously.

　　Proficiency in French is an asset.

　　Diversity and inclusion are central elements of the shared culture across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. Attracting, developing and retaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities is essential to our success. We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees have the opportunity to achieve their potential.

　　For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

　　Primary Location NA-CA-Ontario-Toronto

　　Organization Janssen Inc. (7710)

　　Job Function Law Business Partners

　　Req ID: 2306158463W