Full-Time

Senior Legal Counsel

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Flagship Pioneering

Flagship Pioneering

201-500 employees

Biotechnology firm creating health and sustainability solutions

Food & Agriculture
Biotechnology
Healthcare

Senior, Expert

Cambridge, MA, USA

Category
Legal
Intellectual Property (IP)
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to practice law in Massachusetts
  • At least 12 years of legal experience required, including at least 5 years of experience as in-house counsel in biotech or pharma
  • Extensive experience with intellectual property, transactional matters, and regulatory requirements, as related to the research, development, and approval of biotech products
  • Proven track record of strategic mindset, adaptability, and effectively partnering with business leadership to create value
  • Some litigation experience preferred
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Dedication to collaborative work and open-mindedness to shifting strategy in a data-guided manner
  • Ability to provide clear direction and drive decisions and manage risk
  • Sense of urgency with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
  • Flexibility and the ability to deal with uncertainty
  • Commitment to achieving corporate objectives while maintaining the highest ethical standards
Responsibilities
  • Provide timely, relevant, and practical advice to protect the company’s interests while ensuring an appropriate balance of legal, ethical, and business considerations.
  • Provide oversight of the company’s IP strategy: manage IP counsel to continue to build a strong patent portfolio and IP strategy; provide counseling to management on IP related legal matters.
  • Draft, review and negotiate various types of agreements including clinical, commercial, corporate, supplier, and other critical business agreements, in partnership with external counsel as needed.
  • Serve as a key legal advisor for corporate and business development teams in areas of partnering, due diligence, IP licensing, and commercial topics.
  • Build and maintain technical infrastructure to support efficient legal operations, including managing the company’s contract review and approval systems to ensure timely and efficient workflows for all contracting activities.
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to track progress and address any issues related to contract activities to ensure all contractual obligations are tracked, deadlines are met, and relevant stakeholders are informed of their obligations in a timely manner.
  • Work with corporate teams and outside counsel to support employment and immigration law matters.

Flagship Pioneering fosters a culture of groundbreaking advancements in biotechnology, emphasizing an ecosystem approach that synergizes human health and sustainability. Their business model not only focuses on creating transformative products but also incubates leading companies like Moderna and Indigo Agriculture, positioning them at the forefront of scientific innovation and industry leadership. This approach offers employees a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that drives real-world impacts across multiple sectors.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$10.2B

Headquarters

Cambridge, Maryland

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven drug discovery platforms enhance Flagship's biopharmaceutical advancements.
  • Agtech startup Inari's $2.17 billion valuation highlights potential returns in agricultural biotechnology.
  • Strategic partnerships with Pfizer enhance Flagship's capabilities in targeted therapeutics.

What critics are saying

  • Over-reliance on AI collaborations may risk outcomes if technologies underperform.
  • High valuations like Inari's could pressure Flagship to deliver unsustainable returns.
  • Dependence on Pfizer's expertise may limit Flagship's decision-making autonomy.

What makes Flagship Pioneering unique

  • Flagship Pioneering systematically creates first-in-category companies in health and sustainability.
  • The firm combines science, entrepreneurialism, and capital management in a single enterprise.
  • Flagship's evolutionary methodology transforms unreasonable propositions into transformational outcomes.

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours