Counsel, Commercial

About the Department

The Legal department is comprised of our Legal and Patents functions. We depend on our legal team to help drive growth and maintain the highest level of standards and practices across all of our legal efforts. It’s a tall order, which is why we only hire those who thrive on protecting the interests of our patients, employees, and business, all while creating and implementing efficient and innovative solutions.

As part of the team, you’ll work with employees across the organization to oversee legal matters and provide guidance on strategies that drive business and policy priorities and shape the reputation of Novo Nordisk Inc. (NNI). At Novo Nordisk, your skills, dedication, and ambition will help us change lives for the better. In exchange, we’ll offer you an opportunity to work with extraordinary talent and benefit from a range of possibilities for professional and personal development.

About the Role

Provide legal counsel to a global healthcare company on relevant issues involving the application of U.S. law, regulations, and industry standards.

Relationships

Acts as Counsel on the Clinical Commercial and Corporate Law team. Interacts with department colleagues and individuals in other NNI departments, including but not limited to Medical, Regulatory, Marketing, Sales, Commercial Operations, and Ethics, Compliance & Privacy. May interact with government agencies, law firms, trade organizations, and other external agencies. Reports to a Managing Assistant General Counsel.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with other attorneys, serve as a legal advisor for assigned functions to help appropriately shape and execute strategy, objectives, and initiatives.
• Work with other attorneys and stakeholders to advise on cross-functional initiatives, including promotional and other material review committees.
• Flexibly support different teams, brands, and functional areas in response to evolving business needs.
• Provide timely, practical, and compliant solutions for a wide range of commercial legal issues while effectively managing risks.
• Identify new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the company and assist with the development of policies and training as needed.
• Advise on interactions with healthcare providers, patients, and payors in compliance with fraud and abuse laws such as the U.S. Anti-Kickback Statute and industry codes, such as the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Providers.
• Participate in product lifecycle planning.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• A J.D. is required.
• NJ bar admission or ability to obtain a limited in-house counsel license required.
• 4+ years of legal experience preferred, some of which must have been spent working in at least one of the following:
  • At the FDA;
  • Supporting the pharmaceutical sector; or
  • Product liability litigation.
• Candidates with prior experience with pharmaceutical product liability defense or enforcement litigation are preferred.
• Additional experience within the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry (including experience with FDA, advertising and promotion, anti-kickback, antitrust, privacy) preferred though not required.
• Strong problem-solving skills — demonstrates and exercises creativity and initiative.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills — able to effectively collaborate and communicate with other client groups within the company.

Pay

The base compensation range for this position is $120,300 to $222,600. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.

Benefits

• Long-term incentive compensation and/or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and auto/home insurance.
• Time off pursuant to the company's sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.