Are you a seasoned legal professional passionate about navigating complex legal landscapes? Join our dynamic team as the Japan Associate Director Corporate Counsel, where you will play a pivotal role in advising and supporting our pharmaceutical business operations in Japan. Reporting to the Executive Director Assistant General Counsel - Japan, you’ll contribute to impactful initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help drive compliance and innovation in the healthcare industry.
This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a global organization committed to improving lives. Grow your career while shaping legal strategies that empower our business and uphold ethical standards.
**A Typical Day:**
+ Provide legal advice on affiliate initiatives, including business plans, promotional materials, corporate communications, and medical activities.
+ Draft and negotiate agreements with healthcare professionals, organizations, service providers, and other stakeholders.
+ Collaborate with Compliance teams to investigate incidents, deliver training, and ensure adherence to anticorruption laws like the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act.
+ Offer legal support for clinical development activities in partnership with the R&D Law team.
+ Manage corporate secretary activities for the local legal entity, coordinating with the Corporate Governance Group.
+ Monitor and counsel the business on relevant country laws, regulations, and healthcare trends.
+ Advise on local employment matters in collaboration with the HR Law Group.
+ Provide guidance on data privacy topics in coordination with the Global Data Privacy Office.
+ Partner with global legal teams to address cross-border issues, including regulatory and commercial law, litigation, and intellectual property.
**This Role May Be For You:**
+ You excel in building collaborative partnerships and have a keen understanding of regulatory and commercial law in Japan.
+ You thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy advising on complex legal matters, including anticorruption, employment, and data privacy.
+ You are detail-oriented and capable of drafting and negotiating agreements with diverse stakeholders.
+ You have a proactive approach to monitoring legal trends and ensuring compliance with healthcare laws and regulations.
**To Be Considered:**
Candidates must hold a law degree and be admitted to practice in Japan or another major jurisdiction (e.g., US). Native-level Japanese and business-level English proficiency are essential. A minimum of 3 years of legal experience is required, with global in-house commercial legal experience in pharmaceuticals considered a plus. Preferred qualifications include US Bar admission or a US Law Degree (e.g., LLM).
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.
For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.
Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.