Job Description

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At Gilead we believe every employee deserves a great leader. As a people leader now or in the future, we expect that you will model and create an environment of inclusion, be intentionally focused on the hiring, development, growth and retention of talent, and empower teams to align and achieve goals.



At Gilead, Creating Possible drives everything we do. It\xe2\x80\x99s evident in our mission and core values. This is how we built a culture of excellence that is fueled by a passion for improving the lives of people around the world and advancing the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases.

We are driven to develop lifesaving products that make a difference for patients around the world. Every day, we aim to transform the promise of science and technology into breakthrough, innovative therapies that have the power to cure, prevent or treat disease. As a research-based bio pharmaceutical company, we are revolutionizing healthcare by bringing medicines to patients in the areas of high unmet need including HCV and other Liver diseases, HIV/AIDS, Hematology, Oncology, and Inflammatory Diseases. When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.

The Role

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a thriving bio-pharmaceutical company working across a broad spectrum of the company providing multifaceted operational, commercial, and health compliance legal advice. This position will provide legal support to Gilead Sciences Canada, Inc. located in Mississauga, Ontario (\xe2\x80\x9cGilead Canada\xe2\x80\x9d) and from time-to-time Gilead\xe2\x80\x99s manufacturing operations located in Edmonton, Alberta.

You will provide expert advice and counseling to the Canadian business on a broad array of strategic and tactical projects within a highly regulated environment. This role is responsible for providing legal and compliance support to business partners in various departments across the organization, such as Sales & Marketing, Medical Affairs, Public Affairs, Commercial Operations and Market Access. The ideal candidate will have prior experience counseling prescription drug companies on legal issues relating to advertising and promotion, scientific exchange, and interactions with health care professionals, though this is not a prerequisite.

How you will \xe2\x80\x98Create Possible\xe2\x80\x99

Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements including service agreements, distribution / supply agreements, research agreements, consulting agreements, and licenses and collaboration agreements. Create new template agreements and where necessary review existing agreements to clarify / clean-up agreement structures, track outstanding agreements and amendments to ensure timely execution, and follow-up with customers or vendors on behalf of Gilead to move deals forward.

Advise business partners on various commercial and medical initiatives in a way that advances the company\xe2\x80\x99s strategy while addressing legal risks and protecting the company\xe2\x80\x99s integrity and reputation.

Act as a subject matter expert on matters relating to healthcare law and related business operations and stay abreast of evolving healthcare legislation and regulations.

Share information and knowledge through group presentations and individual discussions with peers and managers

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Requires a Juris Doctorate and called to the Bar of Ontario.

8+ years of experience.

Outstanding ability to effectively communicate sound legal advice to lawyers and non-lawyers alike, coupled with a strong understanding of business needs.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience advising on statutes, regulations, guidance documents, and ethical standards governing the pharmaceutical industry including the Food and Drugs Act & Regulations, anti-bribery laws, privacy laws, Competition Act, patent laws, PAAB\xe2\x80\x99s Code of Advertising Acceptance, IMC Code of Ethical Practices.

Proficiency in technology tools used by the Legal Department including imanage, Apttus, Team Connect, and Microsoft Teams is helpful.

Self-starter and life-long learner with a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills who enjoys working collaboratively and cross-functionally on teams, as well as independently.

Proactively solves problems and makes decisions.

Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Is eager to take on new challenges.

Strong client service orientation and collaborate well with members of the Canadian Legal Group as well as members of the Global Legal Group and internal client departments.

Able to set appropriate priorities with clients and deliver results within the established timelines.

Gilead Core Values

Integrity (doing what\'s right)

Teamwork (working together)

Excellence (being your best)

Accountability (taking personal responsibility)

Inclusion (encouraging diversity)

Gilead Leadership Commitment

I AM BOLD in aspiration and AGILE in execution.

\xe2\x80\x8bI CARE and make time for people.

\xe2\x80\x8bI LISTEN, speak openly and explain the "why."

\xe2\x80\x8bI TRUST others and myself to make sound decisions.

\xe2\x80\x8bI OWN the impact of my words and actions.

We are committed to creating a healthier world for everyone \xe2\x80\x93 no matter the challenges ahead of us. Through bold and transformative science, we\xe2\x80\x99re driving innovation that has the potential to become the next generation of life-changing medicines. Our ambition is evident in our mission. Because the impossible is not impossible. It\xe2\x80\x99s what\xe2\x80\x99s next

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