About This Role: 

Biogen is seeking a seasoned BD Counsel to become a vital contributor to our dynamic legal team. Reporting directly to the Chief Corporation Counsel, this position is based at our headquarters in Cambridge, MA. The individual stepping into this role will be at the forefront of complex deal work, pivotal to the company's strategic expansions and product pipeline development. As a BD Counsel, you will provide expert legal guidance on transaction initiatives and strategies, specializing in various forms of agreements and partnerships within the biotechnology sector. Your contributions will support Biogen's robust growth trajectory and commitment to innovation. In this role, you will be instrumental in structuring and executing strategic transactions, ensuring alignment with Biogen's business goals and legal framework. Your expertise will help shape the future of our business development endeavors, reflecting the value you bring to the broader organizational structure.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead legal due diligence for strategic transactions, offering critical counsel on transaction structures and business terms.
• Prepare non-binding term sheets and ensure the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements that align with Biogen's business and legal objectives.
• Act as the primary responsible attorney on strategic deals, providing expert legal guidance throughout the transaction process.
• Collaborate with colleagues across various functional areas, including business development, finance, tax, R&D, and commercial teams.
• Work closely with intellectual property attorneys and other legal experts to leverage specialized knowledge where necessary.
• Manage and optimize the engagement and performance of outside law firms on strategic matters.
• Oversee the preparation of budgets for legal services and ensure the quality and timeliness of external firms' work.
• Ensure that all transactional activities adhere to internal policies, as well as relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide ongoing legal advice and support to internal clients within the business development area and other departments.

Who You Are: 

You are a strategic thinker with an impressive track record in corporate law, possessing the intellectual prowess and business acumen necessary to navigate complex legal landscapes. Your decisiveness and intuition for making sound judgments are matched by your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. You have established a reputation for your gravitas in business counseling and your capability to manage risk through robust business practices. Your commitment to your profession is evident in your continuous pursuit of excellence and your proactive approach to collaboration and leadership within a legal context.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in the corporate department of a leading law firm and/or in-house corporate legal department.
• Demonstrated experience with mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, consortiums, venture capital transactions, and license agreements.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with active bar licensure
• Exceptional intellectual capacity and business counseling presence.
• Strong decision-making intuition and communication skills.
• Proven ability to establish and manage business practices for legal and risk management.
• Local candidates only.