Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Job Type: Full-time

 

 

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 750 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.  Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

 

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We are seeking a talented and motivated paralegal or individual with a comparable background position to join our team.

You will report to the Associate Vice President, North America Legal and focus on supporting the legal team with analytical, organizational, budgetary, and administrative matters. You will also work closely with the legal team with drug pricing, intellectual property, litigation, and contracting matters as well as provide support with day-to-day operations. 

 

Responsibilities:

This position provides assistance with various aspects of a busy corporate legal department. It includes providing support for litigation, intellectual property, contract, regulatory, and corporate transactions matters, as well as on-going department operations, corporate governance obligations, and collaborating with other functions within the company. Responsibilities will be varied and may change depending upon the needs of the department. They will involve work requiring paralegal-level analytical skills as well as administrative support functions. Under the supervision of counsel, duties may include items such as the following:

Coordinating and implementing the Company’s obligations to comply with state price transparency and reporting laws;

Coordinating and implementing the Company’s participation in pharmaceutical products stewardship and take-back laws;

Assisting with pricing committee matters;

Assisting with contract drafting and review;

Participating in the review of advertising and promotional materials;

Participating in document collection and discovery associated with litigation matters;

Assisting with internal investigations;

Responding to subpoenas and garnishments;

Assisting with departmental training;

Managing the Department’s digital and physical records;

Coordinating communications with the Company’s insurers;

Maintaining intellectual property and other legal databases;

Assisting with state licensing and corporate registration matters;

Assisting with invoicing and billing matters;

Assisting with department operational matters;

Assisting with policy and procedure development;

Coordinating the Department’s response to service of process; and

Providing administrative and scheduling support for the Department’s attorneys.

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree. Paralegal certificate preferred.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal or compliance department.

Background or familiarity with the legal system and the pharmaceutical industry.

Strong organizational, project-management, and communication skills.

Adapts well to change, works independently, and multitasks efficiently.

Ability to build strong relationships across different departments and functional groups.

Shows flexibility and creativity in accomplishing objectives; has meticulous attention to detail.

 

What We Offer*:

 

Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential

Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay.  Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute

A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date).  Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries.

3 personal days (prorated based on hire date) 

11 company paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits

Employee discount program

Wellbeing rewards program 

Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority

Career advancement and growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity and parental leave

 

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment.  Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

 

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions.  In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.