Position Overview:
This individual will work, independently and collaboratively, on legal issues affecting FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation (HLUS) and its Life Sciences/Pharma companies to minimize risks of legal liability and ensure maximum legal rights of the company.
Company Overview:
At FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, we’re redefining innovation across the industries we touch—from healthcare and photography to semiconductors and data storage. With roots in photosensitive materials and a legacy of groundbreaking technology, we now lead 23 diverse affiliate businesses across the Americas.
We’re looking for mission-driven talents eager to join us to help create, market, and support a vast portfolio of products. At Fujifilm you’ll have the opportunity to explore and grow your skills in new, exciting ways. Whether you’re shaping tomorrow’s tech or redefining today’s processes, we’ll provide a flexible work environment and dynamic culture where innovation thrives.
Our Americas HQ is nestled in Valhalla, New York, a charming town known for its excellent schools, beautiful parks, and easy access to the vibrancy of New York City.
Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers
Job Description:

REQUIRED SKILLS/EDUCATION

• College degree and juris doctorate from accredited law school. Academic honors preferred.
• Admitted to at least one state bar in good standing.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in a corporate law firm and/or in-house legal department, preferably in the Life Sciences/Pharma, Medical Device or health care field.
• Solid commercial contract background with extensive drafting experience.
• Experience managing outside counsel and/or legal staff.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, including advertising and promotion requirements and other regulations specifically applicable to the Life Sciences/Pharma or Medical Device industry. Experience in legal matters involving tariffs and other trade compliance issues would be a plus.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Computer skills and appropriate applications.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Management skills
• Follow-Up
• Negotiation and Leadership Skills
• Ability to Multi-task
• Collaboration
• Analytical Ability
• Autonomy
• Budget Conscious

• Provide legal support to certain FUJIFILM Life Sciences/Pharma companies under general supervision of Division General Counsel, Life Sciences and in coordination with other FUJIFILM legal departments located outside the U.S.
• Directly draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including customer, distributor and vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, development, manufacturing and service agreements, quality agreements and clinical trial and research agreements, among others.
• Directly draft, review and negotiate licensing agreements with provisions relating to intellectual property issues, including ownership and licenses, in the Life Sciences space.
• Work with in-house and outside counsel on a regular basis to review and handle a large volume of contracts and to ensure agreements meet management/corporate objectives.
• Perform general corporate and pre-litigation/litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.
• Prepare and maintain corporate records for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Participate in the development and structuring of new business ventures.
• Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes that may affect HLUS and its subsidiary companies.
• Advise, counsel and report to management on general legal risks and regulatory risks, including with respect to FDA regulations and other regulations specific to Life Sciences/Pharma companies.
• Provide training to HLUS and its subsidiary companies on substantive legal topics, including FDA marketing and advertising regulations and other regulations specific to Life Sciences/Pharma and Medical Device companies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.