Senior Counsel, RayzeBio

At RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer. Here, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is amplified, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From day one, expect to make an immediate impact—on our science, on our teams, and most importantly, on patients. Learn more about RayzeBio: https://careers.bms.com/rayzebio/

The Senior Counsel, RayzeBio will serve as a key legal advisor to RayzeBio and play a central role in supporting the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative radiopharmaceutical products. This attorney will advise across the product lifecycle, including clinical development, isotope production and handling, drug manufacturing, and commercialization, and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Bristol Myers Squibb’s Principles of Integrity across global operations. 

The position reports to the Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, RayzeBio.Key

Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive, strategic legal advice to RayzeBio’s leadership and cross-functional teams, including R&D, regulatory, medical, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial functions.

• Advise on global regulatory matters relevant to radiopharmaceuticals, including FDA regulations governing drug development, clinical trials, approval, labeling, advertising, and promotion, as well as current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

• Provide guidance on the handling, transport, and disposal of radioactive materials, including compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Department of Transportation (DOT), and other applicable regulations.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including clinical trial, supply, manufacturing, licensing, collaboration, and research agreements.

• Monitor evolving global legal, regulatory, and enforcement developments relevant to radiopharmaceuticals, and proactively advise business leaders on emerging risks and compliance strategies.

• Partner closely with the broader BMS Legal and Compliance teams to ensure alignment with company standards, global frameworks, and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• J.D. degree required; admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• 8-12+ years’ legal experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, including significant FDA regulatory and healthcare law counseling.

• Prior experience supporting oncology, radiopharmaceuticals, or other complex therapeutic modalities is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to interface effectively and engender trust and confidence with personnel at many different levels throughout the company.

• Effective problem-solving, risk assessment, and strategic thinking, with demonstrated effectiveness as part of a multidisciplinary, cross-functional team.

• High integrity, collaborative and agile mindset with strong client-service orientation, and commitment to excellence, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview:

San Diego - RayzeBio - CA: $243,470 - $295,033

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site