Description:

About this role:
As the Legal Counsel - US, you will be an integral member of our North America Legal team who provides strategic and solutions-oriented legal counsel to support our Commercial, Medical Affairs, and market access teams. You will be tasked with navigating a complex legal landscape, offering guidance on federal and state healthcare laws, regulations, and industry standards. Your role is vital in partnering with cross-functional business leaders to meet corporate objectives while managing legal risks. You will serve as a strategic business partner to cross-functional brand teams, delivering clear legal advice and practical, business-focused solutions. This position brings immense value to our organization by protecting our integrity and reputation, both in the US and globally, through keen legal acumen and problem-solving skills.

What You'll Do:

Provide day-to-day legal advice and risk assessments to in-market product teams.
Interpret and apply federal and state laws, such as the FDCA, FCA, Anti-Kickback Statute, and HIPAA/data privacy laws.
Advise on interactions with healthcare professionals, payers, patients, and patient advocacy organizations.
Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials through the MLR review process.
Counsel on advertising, promotion, social media, and scientific exchange compliance.
Support field force initiatives, speaker programs, and patient engagement activities.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, ensuring efficient contracting processes.
Monitor evolving healthcare laws, offering proactive guidance on emerging risks.
Develop and deliver training for business partners on legal and compliance issues.
May advise on payer engagement, government price reporting, and patient support services.

Who You Are:
You are a business-minded attorney with a strong foundation in U.S. healthcare and pharmaceutical law. Your strategic mindset and ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice set you apart. You excel at balancing legal risks with business objectives and have exceptional communication and negotiation skills. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and compliance.

Required Skills:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in good standing (U.S. jurisdiction required).
Minimum 10 years of legal experience, including at least 7 years in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry or at a law firm focused on healthcare/life sciences.
Strong knowledge of the U.S. healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotech regulatory environment (FDA, OIG, DOJ, FTC).
Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives effectively.
Excellent communication, drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Preferred Skills:

Experience supporting commercial, medical affairs, and/or market access functions directly.
Federal and state data privacy laws expertise
Prior participation in medical regulatory and legal (promotional and non-promotional) committees.
Experience with digital health, social media, and emerging technologies in pharma.

Job Level: Management