Svp Litigation

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SVP, Litigation
The candidate will be responsible for: Manage the Company’s docket of global litigation and investigation matters, working strategically with outside counsel, internal legal teams, and the business to minimize litigation risks, with a particular focus on the strategic management of IP litigation. Collaborate with the SVP, Intellectual Property to provide global, strategic counsel to the business regarding IP litigation risk-based assessments for the Company’s robust current and future development pipeline. Work closely and collaborate with the legal team to evaluate case analytics, cost, firm selection, and management of firms to minimize legal spending while maximizing positive outcomes. Work closely with finance, government affairs, corporate communications, and investor relations teams to ensure that appropriate proactive disclosures and communications are made regarding litigation. Manage and address e-discovery issues in a manner that is efficient, effective, and minimizes impact to the business. Oversee government and sensitive internal investigations. Must have J.D. from a national law school and admission to any state bar in the United States. Should have 15+ years of experience handling complex IP litigation in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industries, with a deep understanding of IP litigation strategy, ideally gained through experience in both a top law firm and an in-house setting. Demonstrated understanding/experience with international IP litigation landscape/laws a strong plus. Experience managing broader disputes in addition to IP litigation preferred, including product liability, employment, and commercial disputes. Experience with government investigations and conducting sensitive internal investigations a plus.

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