Senior Commercial Counsel at Danaher Corporation

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Life Sciences, Diagnostics, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

JD from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum of 7 years of practice as a US licensed attorney, ideally a combination of law firm practice and in-house experience – preferably in the life sciences industry
Ability to manage a global client base and calendar with the ability to balance numerous cross functional matters and prioritize effectively as business needs dictate
Excellent leadership qualities, including strategic thinking and attention to mentoring and development of other team members
Ability to communicate and work effectively with associates at all levels of the company, from most junior to most senior, employing a service-oriented approach

Responsibilities

Serve as one of the legal and compliance team’s primary contacts in the US at Abcam’s Waltham site and be a person of influence
Manage a team consisting of a contracts manager and paralegal, helping to build efficient contracting processes through CLM and working on continuous process improvement initiatives
Act as the legal lead for global sales and business development teams, supporting negotiation and drafting of MSAs, custom development agreements, supply agreements, licenses, collaboration agreements, research agreements, etc
Partner with specialist attorneys within Abcam/Danaher and externally on IP, employment, regulatory, compliance, M&A, joint venture/strategic partnership, and other matters; manage US-based disputes, including litigations
Develop and provide training for the global business with respect to legal issues, policies, and procedures
Represent the Legal function in various leadership meetings and actively contribute to the development and good business conduct of Abcam’s business
Work directly with associates at all levels across Commercial (sales, marketing, business development), Product (development and management), Operations (supply chain, manufacturing, EH&S, real estate), and Compliance and Enablement (QARA/MAPPS)

Skills

Commercial Law

Contract Negotiation

Sales Agreements

Marketing Law

Business Development

Supply Chain Contracts

Manufacturing Law

EH&S Compliance

Real Estate Law

QARA

Global Legal Support

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

1969Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.

Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.

Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.

The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.

Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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