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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.



Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us .

Poste: Responsable Juridique, Canada

Lieu: Montreal (Saint-Laurent), Quebec

Type d'emploi: Permanent

Chez Bristol Myers Squibb, nous sommes inspire(e)s par une seule vision : transformer la vie des patients grace a la science. Dans les domaines de l'oncologie, de l'hematologie, de l'immunologie et des maladies cardiovasculaire et l'un des pipelines les plus prometteurs de l'industrie, chacun(e) de nos collegues passionne(e)s contribue aux innovations qui entrainent des changements significatifs. Nous apportions une touche humaine a chaque traitement dont nous sommes les pionniers. Notre organisation suit une structure de travail hybride ou les employes peuvent travailler a distance ou au bureau 50 % du temps. Rejoignez-nous et faites la difference.

Resume du poste:

Ce poste sera principalement responsable de fournir des conseils juridiques reglementaires et commerciaux en sciences de la vie a la societe affiliee canadienne. Le role sera axe sur l'evaluation, la gestion et l'explication des risques juridiques, la conformite a toutes les lois et tous les reglements applicables, la formation sur les questions juridiques pertinentes et la reponse aux besoins juridiques de l'organisation canadienne. Le poste sera base a Montreal, au Quebec, et relevera du vice-president et chef du contentieux adjoint, Intercon Markets.

Responsabilites du role:

Fournir un soutien juridique dans l'ensemble des operations commerciales, y compris les fonctions commerciales, de R&D, medicales et de soutien, en assurant la conformite aux lois et en gerant les risques juridiques. Agir a titre de representant juridique au sein de certains comites diriges par le directeur general du Canada et d'autres membres de l'equipe de direction dans le cadre du modele de gouvernance des affilies. Maintenir l'integrite de l'entreprise, en offrant de l'education et de la formation juridiques, en soutenant les audits et les enquetes internes et en collaborant avec la conformite et l'equipe de direction pour promouvoir une culture d'entreprise transparente et inclusive. Gerer le soutien juridique externe et prioriser la charge de travail en fonction des besoins de l'entreprise.

Qualification:

Diplome en droit et qualification pour pratiquer le droit au Canada d'une universite accreditee. Une moyenne de 10 ans d'experience professionnelle qualifiee, de preference dans les sciences de la vie/le droit pharmaceutique. Experience de travail au sein de multinationales pharmaceutiques de preference. Excellente communication orale et ecrite en anglais et en francais.

Competences et aptitudes essentielles:

Integrite personnelle et ethique superieures. Excellentes competences en matiere d'analyse et de reflexion strategique, avec une attention aux details et a l'impact sur l'organisation au sens large. Capacite de reconnaitre les problemes a risque eleve et de les transmettre de maniere appropriee a un gestionnaire ou a des experts en la matiere. Demontrer sa capacite a communiquer des questions complexes clairement, verbalement et par ecrit, en anglais et en francais, en anticipant le niveau de detail attendu et en se preparant a d'eventuelles questions de suivi. Pensee creative, innovante et orientee vers les solutions. Pratique et esprit d'equipe. Faire preuve de leadership et maintenir une collaboration et un travail d'equipe solides a l'echelle de l'organisation pour soutenir une prise de decision rapide et appropriee. S'approprier et assumer la responsabilite du travail tout en instaurant la confiance et en donnant aux autres les moyens de s'approprier leur travail.

(Avis de non-responsabilite : les responsabilites enumerees ci-dessus ne sont qu'un resume et les autres responsabilites seront des exigences telles qu'attribuees)

Pourquoi postuler

A travers le monde, nous sommes passionne(e)s par la volonte d'avoir un impact sur la vie des patients atteints de maladies graves. Nos valeurs communes de passion, d'innovation, d'urgence, de responsabilite, d'inclusion et d'integrite font ressortir le potentiel le plus eleve de chacun(e) de nos collegues. Bristol Myers Squibb reconnait l'importance de l'equilibre et de la flexibilite dans notre environnement de travail. Nous offrons une grande variete d'avantages, de services et de programmes competitifs qui fournissent a nos employe(e)s les ressources necessaires pour poursuivre leurs objectifs, tant au travail que dans leur vie personnelle. Nous vous invitons a transmettre votre curriculum vitae en ligne et nous nous ferons un plaisir de vous contacter si votre candidature est retenue pour une entrevue dans nos bureaux de Saint-Laurent. Au plaisir de vous rencontrer!

Position: Legal Lead, Canada

Location: Montreal (Saint-Laurent), Quebec

Job type: Permanent

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision - transforming patients' lives through science. In oncology, hematology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease - and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry - each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office 50% of the time. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference.

Job Summary:

This position will be primarily responsible for providing life sciences regulatory and commercial legal advice to the Canadian affiliate. The role will focus on assessing, managing and explaining legal risk, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, providing education on relevant legal matters, and responding to the legal needs of Canada organization. The position will be based in Montreal, Quebec, and reports to the VP and Assistant General Counsel, Intercon Markets.

Role responsibilities:

Provide legal support across business operations including commercial, R&D, medical, and supporting functions, ensuring compliance with laws and managing legal risks. Act as the Legal representative on, and proactively participate in, certain Committees led by the Canada General Manager and other members of the leadership team as part of the affiliate governance model. Uphold company integrity, delivering legal education and training, supporting audits and internal investigations and collaborating with Compliance and the leadership team to promote a transparent and inclusive workplace culture. Manage external legal support and prioritize workload according to business needs.

Qualification:

Law degree and qualification to practice law in Canada from an accredited University. An average of 10 years of professional qualified experience, preferably in life-science/pharmaceutical law. Working experience with multinational pharmaceutical companies preferred. Excellent oral and written communication in English and French.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

Superior personal integrity and ethics. Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with attention to detail and impact on broader organization. Ability to recognize and appropriately escalate to manager and/or subject matter experts on higher risk issues. Demonstrate ability to communicate complex issues clearly, verbally and in writing in both English and French, anticipating the expected level of detail and preparing for potential follow-up questions. Creative, innovative thinking and solution oriented. Hands-on and team player. Demonstrate leadership and maintain strong collaboration and teamwork across the organization to support speedy and appropriate decision-making. Take ownership and responsibility for work while extending trust and empowering others to own their work.

(Disclaimer: The responsibilities listed above are only a summary and other responsibilities will be requirements as assigned)

Why You Should Apply

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion, and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

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If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science(TM) , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:




Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.




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