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Background

RayzeBio is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. Launched in late 2020 and recently acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) as a wholly owned subsidiary, the company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. RayzeBio will operate as a standalone entity within the BMS organization, maintaining its biotech culture with the opportunity to leverage the best-in-class oncology capabilities of BMS. RayzeBio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors. The lead asset, RYZ101, is in Phase 3 testing for patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs), as well as earlier stage testing for patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and breast cancer.  Led by a successful and experienced entrepreneurial team, RayzeBio aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals.

Summary           

We are currently looking for a Vice President and Assistant General Counsel to lead the entirety of the legal function within RayzeBio.  The Vice President and Assistant General Counsel will report into the BMS Law Department  and is responsible for ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risks, and providing strategic guidance across various facets of our operations. The Vice President and Assistant General Counsel plays a crucial role in navigating complex legal landscapes, while overseeing a diverse portfolio of responsibilities ranging from regulatory compliance to contractual negotiations.

Job Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Advising the President and leadership team of key risks potentially impacting the functionality of the business.

• Near-term focus will be on leading the legal support for supply chain, clinical trials and regulatory issues and will evolve to also include supporting commercialization capabilities

• Assume a leadership role in the negotiation, drafting and review of a broad range of contracts, including clinical trial agreements, vendor and services agreements, licensing agreements, confidentiality agreements, partnership agreements, among others.

• Establish strong, collaborative relationships with the functional leads within the organization and the BMS Law Department.

• Provide practical legal advice on key legal and compliance risks impacting the business, while proactively identifying and helping manage the risk profile of the organization.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to support business development objectives and strategic initiatives.

• Collaborate with the BMS Law Department on IP issues, trademarks, data privacy, regulatory and GXP and compliance issues.

Education and Experience

• A Juris Doctorate degree from U.S. accredited institution.

• 15+ years of post-J.D. experience, including experience in the life sciences industry and/or practicing law at a top-tier law firm.

• Experience advising and negotiating complex business development, collaboration, partnership or licensing agreements.

• Experience serving on senior management teams, interacting with and advising boards of directors on legal and compliance matters.

Skills and Qualifications

Beyond having the requisite experience and qualifications, a successful candidate will have high levels of self-motivation, adaptability, critical thinking, analysis, and creative problem-solving. This is a fast-paced position within a fast-paced organization, so the ability to come in and hit the ground running is critical for success in the role.

• Outstanding drafting, negotiation, communication and analyti