Director, Legal

Job Description

We partner with the business to ensure we maintain our company’s values and high ethical standards, comply with the law, protect our people and enhance our reputation. We strive to foster an environment that is inspiring, supportive and diverse.

The position provides legal support to the Human Health Division, with a focus on counseling clients in the area of FDA promotion and labeling of drugs and vaccines. The position also provides legal support to the Research Division in various areas including product labeling and research compliance. The role provides legal counseling services that are consistent with law and company policies, furthering business objectives while appropriately balancing legal requirements and risks.

Specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act compliance.

• Advertising and promotion.

• Product labeling.

• Clinical research activities.

• Commercial and Medical Affairs policies and practices.

• Policy initiatives in support of business and research activities.

• Related liability and regulatory issues.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Graduate of an accredited US law school; admission to the Bar of Pennsylvania or another state.

Required Experience and Skills:

• At least 4 years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate setting, some of which must have been working in at least one of the following: (1) the FDA, (2) the pharmaceutical area OR (3) product liability litigation.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience in product liability litigation and business counseling is a plus.

The candidate must have excellent teamwork, communication and analytical skills and an aptitude for managing a portfolio of issues.

Our Support Functions deliver services and makes recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the experience of working at our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.

Who we are …

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

What we look for …

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

Invent. Impact. Inspire.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Requisition ID:R123147