Description:

Summary:
We are currently looking for a Vice President and Assistant General Counsel to lead the entirety of the legal function within RayzeBio. The Vice President and Assistant General Counsel will report into the BMS Law Department and is responsible for ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risks, and providing strategic guidance across various facets of our operations. The Vice President and Assistant General Counsel plays a crucial role in navigating complex legal landscapes, while overseeing a diverse portfolio of responsibilities ranging from regulatory compliance to contractual negotiations.

Job Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.:

Advising the President and leadership team of key risks potentially impacting the functionality of the business.
Near-term focus will be on leading the legal support for supply chain, clinical trials, regulatory issues and commercialization capabilities
Assume a leadership role in the negotiation, drafting and review of a broad range of contracts, including
clinical trial agreements, vendor and services agreements, licensing agreements, confidentiality agreements, partnership agreements, among others.
Establish strong, collaborative relationships with the functional leads within the organization and the BMS Law Department.
Provide practical legal advice on key legal and compliance risks impacting the business, while proactively identifying and helping manage the risk profile of the organization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to support business development objectives and strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with the BMS Law Department on IP issues, trademarks, data privacy, regulatory and GXP and compliance issues.

Education, Skills and Experience

A Juris Doctorate degree from U.S. accredited institution.
15+ years of post-J.D. experience, including experience in the life sciences industry and/or practicing law at a top-tier law firm.
Experience advising and negotiating complex business development, collaboration, partnership or licensing agreements.
Experience serving on senior management teams, interacting with and advising boards of directors on legal and compliance matters.
Beyond having the requisite experience and qualifications, a successful candidate will have high levels of self-motivation, adaptability, critical thinking, analysis, and creative problem-solving. This is a fast-paced position within a fast-paced organization, so the ability to come in and hit the ground running is critical for success in the role.
Outstanding drafting, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills with impeccable attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Ability to work collaboratively in a startup environment.
Comfortable anticipating legal risk and making high-stakes decisions.
High level of business ethics and problem-solving capability.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to think strategically, prioritize, communicate, collaborate, promote desired culture, and build trust

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials – if this role excites you, but doesn't perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.