Senior Corporate Counsel, Opella NA

Location: Morristown, NJ

About the Job

Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market.

We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet. That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core. Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Allegra, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands.

This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

This Senior Corporate Counsel will be responsible for providing business counseling to Opella’s North American business unit. The role includes advising on new product innovation, review of advertising and promotional materials across all product categories, as well as supporting commercial contracting across the NA organization. This role requires a strategic thinker who is comfortable assessing and advising on risk and engaging with colleagues at all levels of the organization, as well as professionals outside the organization, and has excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Main Responsibilities:

• Reviewing, analyzing, and providing legal feedback and risk assessment on packaging, labeling, and promotional materials for over-the-counter drug products, medical devices, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial and industrial legal agreements, ensuring compliance with laws, and protecting client interests throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Reviewing and advising on innovation concepts, business development opportunities, new routes to market or channels (e.g., off-line/online/DTC, etc.), based on applicable laws and regulations.
• Managing competitive challenge issues, including challenges before the National Advertising Division, and supporting active litigation matters.
• Strategic day-to-day counseling including providing risk mitigation solutions and contract support for Marketing, Regulatory, Medical, Consumer Insights, R&D, Sales, and Industrial Affairs.
• Collaborating on potential M&A transactions in the Consumer Healthcare space working together with other relevant Global Functional Teams.
• Ensuring clients are kept abreast of new legal developments, such as new laws, regulations, or relevant legal precedent.
• Managing and working closely with external counsel on relevant contracting, regulatory, or litigation matters.
• Interfacing with external industry groups / trade associations and key stakeholders, including: Medical, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Procurement, as well as colleagues in Global Legal functions.

About You

• A minimum of a JD is required.
• License must be active and in good standing
• A minimum of 6 years+ professional legal experience, with a minimum of 2+ years within the Pharma/Life Sciences or Consumer Goods industry is required.
• Past experience at a law firm is highly preferred for this position
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Nimble and flexible approach to work, being able to pivot among diverse projects with different stakeholders across the business.
• Familiarity with the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the federal regulatory scheme that supports legal sale and marketing of over-the-counter drug products, medical devices, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.
• Experience with advertising law and consumer litigation is a plus.
• Experience with over-the-counter or prescription brand support is a plus.
• Familiarity with state sustainability laws is a plus.
• Willingly assists colleagues in other functions (R&D, Industrial Affairs, Consumer Insights/Market Research) with projects and activities in areas outside of his/her primary areas of responsibility as needed to contribute to a collegial atmosphere.
• Challenges his/herself in order to deliver even when it is not completely within his/her control.
• Client-oriented

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.