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<p>Join the Spark Team</p>
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<p><br> We were born of innovation, springing from the curiosity, imagination and dedication of remarkable scientists and healthcare visionaries. Our shared mission is to unlock the power of gene therapy to accelerate healthcare transformation.</p>
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<p><br> We don’t follow footsteps. We create the path.</p>
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<p><b><br> Primary Duties</b></p>
<p> Spark Therapeutics is a fully integrated, commercial gene therapy company dedicated to unlocking the power of gene therapy to accelerate healthcare transformation. We are looking for an experienced attorney to join our legal team and support the manufacturing and supply of gene therapies with our external and internal business partners. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain operations in a biopharma/biotech company, as well as the statutes, regulations, and guidance documents application to these activities. Experience supporting implementation of business development transactions in both clinical and commercial supply of novel therapeutic and combination products is valued. This opportunity is for applicants who enjoy working on innovative technologies in a collaborative and collegial environment.</p>
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<p><br> As a dedicated strategic partner, the Senior Counsel will:</p>
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<li> Provide transactional support for patient supply agreements needing legal review and negotiation, including third-party manufacturing, supply and distribution agreements. This support would involve partnering closely with the business partner to help achieve cross-functional operational goals while protecting the company’s interests.</li>
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<li>Provide clear, pragmatic, and high quality legal and compliance advice on a wide range of business activities relating to the patient supply organization.</li>
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<li> Provide legal advice on regulatory matters, including legal aspects of key GxP-related agreements and EHS standards, to ensure compliance risks are well managed.</li>
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<li> Responsible for providing practical and timely legal guidance on issues related to manufacturing & supply, quality assurance and validation, process engineering, EHS, corporate security, and corporate real estate and facilities.</li>
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<li>Represent the legal group on various committees and teams that are convened by stakeholders as may be requested by those functions and the Deputy General Counsel or General Counsel.</li>
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<li> Assist the Deputy General Counsel – Research & Technology and Patient Supply on other legal matters, as needed.</li>
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<p><b><br> Responsibilities</b></p>
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<p><br> Advise and provide legal guidance to support business initiatives for stakeholders in the patient supply organization and other business functions in a manner that advances the company's strategy, addresses legal/regulatory risks and maintains the company's integrity and reputation.</p>
<p> Provide transactional support for manufacturing, supply, logistics, real estate, facilities and other related agreements.</p>
<p> Support legal department initiatives and projects in furtherance of the growth, innovation and culture of the department and organization.</p>
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<p><b>Education and Experience Requirements</b></p>
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<li> Minimum of 7 years of experience at a law firm or relevant in-house experience with a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract development and manufacturing organization. Experience prior to receiving a J.D. will also be considered.</li>
<li> Bar membership in good standing and licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or licensed to practice law in another jurisdiction and holding or qualified to hold a Pennsylvania Limited In-House Corporate License. </li>
<li>JD or equivalent from an accredited law school.</li>
<li> Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.</li>
<li> Significant transactional experience, including drafting and negotiating a wide variety of agreements and the ability to influence and work collaboratively in a cross-functional setting with innovative technologies.</li>
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<p><b><br> Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies</b></p>
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<li> Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills</li>
<li> Strong collaboration, critical thinking, and negotiation skills to influence cross-functional teams</li>
<li> Proven experience building and cultivating relationships with key partners and stakeholders across all organizational levels</li>
<li> Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and successfully manage multiple deadlines</li>
<li> Abiding interest in and knowledge of the burgeoning gene therapy industry</li>
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<p><br> Spark Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from any source other than directly from candidates. Any unsolicited resume/candidate profile submitted through our website or to personal email accounts of employees of Spark Therapeutics are considered property of Spark Therapeutics and are not subject to payment of agency fees.</p>
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