Paralegal & Corporate Compliance Specialist

About Upsher Smith

At Upsher-Smith, we strive to improve the health and lives of patients by manufacturing and marketing brand and generic pharmaceutical products across multiple therapeutic areas. Our work is always backed by our attentive level of service, strong industry relationships and dedication to uninterrupted supply.

Summary

Under the guidance and supervision of the USL Legal Counsel; USL IP Counsel; and USL Director of Compliance, the Paralegal / Corporate Compliance Specialist will support the legal operations, including general legal matters and IP related matters. This is a critical regulatory compliance role responsible for managing and maintaining all state Board of Pharmacy licenses and related credentials for our pharmaceutical operations.

This is an onsite/hybrid role located in Minnesota.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for assigned activities of the Legal department, including maintaining contract lifecycle management, processing invoices and other activities that ensure an efficient and effective legal operation.
• Responsible for reviewing, drafting, and redlining a broad range of commercial contracts, including Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and vendor agreements.
• This role ensures that the organization remains fully compliant with state and federal licensing regulations across all jurisdictions where we operate.
• This role will serve as the primary liaison with state Boards of Pharmacy and other regulatory bodies, overseeing the complete lifecycle of operational licenses from initial application through renewal and audit management.
• Complete all reports required to maintain these licenses.
• Undertake special projects that promote the efficiency and effectiveness of legal operations at Company, including, for example, records management.
• Develop and leverage collaborative relationships across the Company to provide guidance and support for activities to ensure the Company meets its obligations on legal-related matters.
• Supports special projects as needed, including facilitating exchange of information between Bora Headquarters and other Bora divisions.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management's assignment of essential functions.

Minimum Education, Experience, Skills:

• Bachelor's degree required in a Business-related discipline.
• Paralegal certificate OR equivalent work experience strongly desired.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience supporting a legal function including responsibility for corporate compliance related functions required.
• State Licensing experience nice to have.
• Previous experience within pharmaceuticals is preferred.

Travel: less than 10%

Compensation Range:$88,000 - $115,000

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. We offer a competitive total rewards and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing, including::

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives -
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee wellness programs and resources
• Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping with this commitment, Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including factors related to pregnancy or child birth), national origin, age, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity status with regard to public assistance, employment status, local human rightscommission activity, status as a protectedveteran, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, or any other protected category.