Director, Legal Dispute Resolution

Your main responsibilities will include:

• 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.

What you have to offer:

• 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).

Expected Pay Range: $168,100/year to $268,700/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance). *Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Your Benefits:

BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
• Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
• Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
• Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
• 401(K) Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
• Professional Development Programs
• Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
• Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance

…and more! More details to be shared.

Home to dozens of research institutions, biopharmaceutical companies, life science incubators, venture capital firms, and over 30 million square feet of laboratory space, Cambridge, Massachusetts has earned a reputation as the #1 life science cluster in the world. As part of the Greater Boston area, the city is often referred to as the "biotech supercluster" due to its high concentration of life sciences firms. This unique ecosystem is the result of a model partnership between academia and industry, fostering collaboration and innovation and driving the development of new therapies, medical devices, and diagnostics. As Cambridge’s thriving life sciences industry continues to evolve, the city remains a beacon of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration, poised to shape the future of science and technology.

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

Apply for our Cambridge, US location and simply send us your documents using our online form.

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