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BioNTech SE · 5 hours ago

Director, Legal Dispute Resolution

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$168K/yr - $269K/yr

10+ years exp

BioNTech SE is a leading organization in the life sciences sector, and they are seeking a Director of Legal, Dispute Resolution & Governmental Investigations. This role involves managing governmental inquiries and investigations, providing strategic legal counsel, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to navigate complex legal matters.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Direct and manage (as primary point of contact) a diverse range of governmental inquiries (and similar information requests) and investigations as well as contentious matters vis-à-vis authorities and other governmental entities including active litigation, discovery / document production and other legal actions and procedures

Provide strategic advice, perform required risk assessments and bring together and analyze relevant facts / documents, handling of subpoenas and other legal actions

Collaborate and coordinate with internal functions and stakeholders to conduct fact finding, interviews and evidence reviews

Coordinate and lead the collection, review, and production of relevant documents and data

Manage outside counsel on litigation / arbitration and related matters to efficiently manage all aspects of outside counsel relationships, including staffing, strategy and work product

Assist in the management of public disclosures and publications, including SEC filings

Continuously support to implement or improve respective standards and processes as well as develop and conduct training

Qualification

Juris DoctorGovernmental inquiries experienceLitigation managementE-discovery experienceProject management skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationNegotiation skillsCritical thinkingTeam player

Required

Bachelors degree, Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, active membership and in good standing in a state bar

Minimum 10 years prior experience in the field of governmental inquiries and investigations and governmental litigation (matching the responsibilities stated above) acquired in a law firm or inhouse counsel role (highly regulated industry, ideally life science or pharmaceutical experience)

Practical, clear, creative, and solution oriented. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Organized, responsible and detail oriented – excellent negotiation and project management skills. Capable of working independently and able to understand and incorporate legal guidance into work product

Team player with a strongly positive, can-do attitude. High degree of personal ethics, integrity, and accountability

Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and exercise sound business judgment with critical thinking skills and thrive in fast-paced / high volume environments

Experience in document disclosures (including e-discovery exercises)