Legal Counsel - GenScript

About GenScript

GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group. Founded in 2002, GenScript has an established global presence across North America, Europe, the Greater China, and Asia Pacific. GenScript's businesses encompass four major categories based on its leading gene synthesis technology, including operation as a Life Science CRO, enzyme and synthetic biology products, biologics development and manufacturing, and cell therapy.

GenScript is committed to striving towards its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology

About ProBio

ProBio proactively provides end-to-end CDMO service from drug discovery to commercialization with proactive strategies, professional solutions and efficient processes in cell and gene therapy (CGT), vaccine, biologics discovery and antibody protein drug to accelerate drug development for customers. ProBio’s total cell and gene therapy solution covers CMC of plasmid and virus for IND filing as well as clinical manufacturing and commercial manufacturing. In terms of plasmid service, ProBio supports the most clinical approvals for CGT drugs including mRNA vaccines, CAR-T in China. It is also the first GMP manufacturing platform to provide in vitro transcription (IVT) template linearized plasmids for mRNA vaccines and has supported several mRNA vaccine global enterprises to obtain clinical approvals. In terms of viral vector service, \ProBio has a stable and high-yield viral vector platform.

Job Scope:

Genscript ProBio is seeking a corporate Legal Counsel to take a leadership role in developing and implementing global legal and regulatory strategies and managing day to day legal needs. This role will be based onsite in Piscataway, NJ. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice to assigned business partners on a broad range of topics
• Staying up to date in regard to legal and regulatory developments that may impact our business, and formulating and implementing strategies in risk mitigation
• Working and communicating with customers, collaborators, vendors/suppliers and other external strategic partners in connection with our businesses
• Managing the use of outside legal counsel globally
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• A successful candidate should have good communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking abilities
• Juris Doctorate (JD) and admission to practice in a U.S. state or territory of the District of Columbia, and 5+ years of combined experience at in-house and law firm
• Expertise in commercial transactions, especially in sales and service agreements highly preferred
• Familiarity with IP-related transactions, e.g. license agreements, a plus; experience with the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries desired
• A client-centric mentality and ability to work collaboratively with and skillfully influence internal clients and stake-holders
• Ability to independently oversee legal matters, and manage outside counsel
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple matters and see projects through to conclusion

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GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.