Syngene - Associate Manager - Legal - LLB/LLM

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Designation : Associate Manager Legal

Job Location : Bangalore

Department : Legal

About Syngene :

Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene- s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.

Job Purpose :

- First level negotiation of contracts with customers and their in-house legal team.

Key Responsibilities :

- Review and redlining of contracts, (both sales and sourcing side), Manufacturing Agreements, Licensing Agreements, MOUs, and other legal documents.

- Finalization of draft contracts for signoff in coordination with Business Development, IP, Marketing, Finance and other in-house departments and other key personnel in the organization.

- First level negotiation of contracts (domestic and international) with end customers and their in-house and external legal counsels.

- Drafting agreements and other legal documents like MOUs, supply agreements, material transfer agreements, license agreements etc. and standardization of templates in accordance with current polices and business requirements.

- Post contract administrative activities like maintaining contract data base, facilitating contract signoff, periodically, remind concerned stake holders about expiry and renewal of contracts, etc.,

- Carry out legal research through online using Manupatra or other software.

- Follow environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements at all times in the workplace ensuring individual and lab/plant safety

- Attend training on environment, health, and safety (EHS) measures imparted company.

Educational Qualification : LLB or LLM

Technical/functional Skills :

- Demonstrate ability to comprehend complex contract terms and conditions as applied in multiple regions (for example U.S.A., UK and Europe).

- First level negotiation of contracts (domestic and international) with end customers and their in-house and external legal counsels.

- Drafting agreements and other legal documents like MOUs, supply agreements, material transfer agreements, license agreements etc. and standardization of templates in accordance with current polices and business requirements.

- Post contract administrative activities like maintaining contract data base, facilitating contract signoff, periodically, remind concerned stake holders about expiry and renewal of contracts, etc.,

- Carry out legal research through online using Manupatra or other software.

Experience : 4 to 10 years- relevant experience in contracts and negotiation preferably in Pharma/Biotech/IT industry.

Behavioral Skills :

- Demonstrate good drafting and negotiation skills

- Creative thinking and problem-solving skills

- High degree of flexibility in terms of working hours

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.