General Counsel - Boston West/Waltham Greater Columbus, OH Area

Company Overview

PharmaLogic is a leading and rapidly growing provider of SPECT and PET radiopharmaceutical solutions and contract development and manufacturing services. With radiopharmacies across North America, we are committed to expanding the power of radiopharmaceutical technology and delivering transformative diagnostic and therapeutic agents to patients—from bench to bedside.

PharmaLogic offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and commercially minded General Counsel to join our dynamic, results-oriented organization.

Location - Boston West / Waltham preferred

Position Summary

The General Counsel will serve as PharmaLogic’s senior legal advisor and a strategic partner to the leadership team. This individual will manage a broad and multifaceted portfolio of legal matters, with particular emphasis on commercial contracting, complex negotiations, intellectual property, litigation, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management.

Operating in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment, the General Counsel must be a pragmatic, hands-on business partner who enables the organization to move with agility and speed while appropriately identifying, balancing, and mitigating legal and regulatory risk. The successful candidate will provide practical, solutions-oriented counsel that supports business growth, operational execution, and sound decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal and strategic advisor to the Leadership Team and other senior business leaders on a broad range of commercial, operational, regulatory, and corporate matters.
• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, manufacturing, licensing, confidentiality, technology, consulting, and strategic partnership agreements.
• Develop practical contracting strategies and processes that improve speed, consistency, accountability, and business outcomes while maintaining appropriate legal protections.
• Advise the business on intellectual property strategy, protection, licensing, ownership, confidentiality, trade secrets, and related commercial considerations.
• Direct litigation, investigations, claims, and dispute-resolution matters, including the selection, management, and oversight of outside counsel.
• Identify and evaluate legal and regulatory risks and provide clear, actionable recommendations that balance risk mitigation with the company’s commercial and operational priorities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as requirements applicable to pharmaceutical, radiopharmaceutical, pharmacy, manufacturing, and GMP-regulated operations.
• Partner closely with Quality, Regulatory, Compliance, Operations, Commercial, Human Resources, Finance, and other functions to support business initiatives and resolve issues efficiently.
• Provide legal support for corporate governance, strategic transactions, financing activities, mergers and acquisitions, and other enterprise initiatives, as applicable.
• Advise on employment, organizational, and workplace matters in partnership with Human Resources and external employment counsel, as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain effective legal policies, controls, templates, playbooks, and training programs that strengthen compliance and enable efficient decision-making.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and proactively advise leadership regarding potential business impact and required actions.
• Manage the legal function, including its budget and the effective use of internal resources, outside counsel, and other legal service providers.
• Build and develop a high-performing legal team capable of supporting a growing, complex, and highly regulated business.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive legal experience, including substantial in-house corporate experience and demonstrated responsibility for complex commercial and regulatory matters.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated commercial contracts and resolving complex business issues.
• Demonstrated experience managing intellectual property matters, litigation, investigations, and outside counsel.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, employment law, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, radiopharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, pharmacy, healthcare, or other highly regulated manufacturing operations strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of GMP requirements and the federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks affecting regulated pharmaceutical and manufacturing businesses strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to translate complex legal issues into concise, practical, and commercially relevant guidance.
• Sound judgment and the ability to distinguish between material enterprise risks and issues that can be addressed through pragmatic business solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, make timely decisions, and deliver results in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Strong executive presence and exceptional negotiation, drafting, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• High ethical standards, integrity, discretion, and accountability.
• Leadership experience managing legal professionals and external legal resources preferred.

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will be:

• Commercially oriented and focused on enabling the business to achieve results.
• Agile, responsive, and comfortable operating with speed and appropriate urgency.
• A pragmatic problem-solver who presents viable solutions, not only legal risks.
• Skilled at balancing business objectives, regulatory obligations, and enterprise risk.
• Collaborative and capable of building credibility across executive, commercial, operational, technical, and compliance functions.
• Hands-on and willing to engage directly in detailed legal work when needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PharmaLogic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Join our winning team and build a fulfilling career with PharmaLogic by applying today.