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Head of RayzeBio Legal

San Diego - CA - USFull-time$290k–$352k2026-10-23 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Lead the entire legal function for RayzeBio, a biotech subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb focused on radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment.

Role type

Head of Legal (Senior Leadership)

Builds

Legal compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic guidance for a biotech company developing targeted radioisotope drugs.

Domain

Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Oncology

Required skills

Juris Doctorate, 15+ years post-JD experience, life sciences industry experience, complex contract negotiation, board advisory, regulatory compliance, IP management, strategic leadership

Preferred skills

Startup environment adaptability, high-stakes decision making, creative problem solving

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Advise President and leadership on key business risks; lead legal support for supply chain, clinical trials, regulatory issues, and commercialization; negotiate and draft contracts (clinical trial, vendor, licensing, partnership); establish relationships with functional leads and BMS Law Department; provide practical legal advice on compliance risks; collaborate on IP, trademarks, data privacy, and GXP issues.

Seniority

Executive / C-Suite