Commercial Counsel

About the role

The person in this role will provide day-to-day, tactical, practical, and risk-calibrated legal advice and counseling to the U.S. business on a broad array of strategic and operational matters within a highly regulated commercial biopharmaceutical environment. This position will report to the Senior Counsel and will work closely with other Legal and Compliance team members to support business partners across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day, practical, and risk-calibrated legal advice to business partners on matters related to the operation and commercialization of a branded pharmaceutical business, including advertising and promotion, social media and digital engagement, scientific exchange, patient support programs, HCP and HCO interactions, field and customer engagement, healthcare fraud and abuse, product labeling, pharmacovigilance, product liability, and other matters relevant to the development, manufacture, and commercialization of prescription drugs
• Advise Commercial, Patient Support, Regulatory, Compliance, and other cross-functional teams on business initiatives in a manner that advances company strategy while identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and compliance risks
• Provide legal support for HCP and HCO engagement workflows and related documentation, including speaker programs and consulting arrangements
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and healthcare-related agreements in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with Compliance and cross-functional stakeholders to support healthcare compliance programs addressing drug promotion, field and customer engagement, HCP and HCO interactions, financial arrangements with healthcare providers, transparency reporting, monitoring, training, and related documentation requirements
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the U.S. business and provide practical guidance on emerging risks
• Develop and deliver legal training
• Contribute to Legal and Compliance Department projects, process improvements, and strategic initiatives
• Work independently and collaboratively with U.S. and global legal, compliance, and cross-functional colleagues to manage high-volume legal, contract, and compliance workflows with sound judgment, business pragmatism, ownership, and attention to detail

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; Massachusetts admission preferred or ability to obtain in-house counsel status
• 3+ years of legal experience advising life sciences companies, preferably including in-house experience with a prescription drug or medical device company
• Experience advising life science companies on issues, risks, contracts, or litigation related to the commercialization of branded pharmaceutical or medical device products
• Working knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry guidance applicable to pharmaceutical commercialization, including FDA advertising and promotion requirements, healthcare fraud and abuse laws, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, OIG guidance, transparency requirements, and the PhRMA Code
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Sound business judgment, attention to detail, and ability to operate effectively in a lean, collaborative, and high-performing environment
• Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and healthcare-related agreements
• Experience serving on or advising a promotional review committee, MLR committee, or similar cross-functional review process
• Familiarity with digital engagement, social media, market research, real-world evidence, artificial intelligence-enabled tools, or other emerging commercial and compliance issues

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time-off
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $157,080-$239,700. Actual salary pay will be based on multiple factors, including geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position in our Burlington, Massachusetts office, with the potential for some travel.