Director, Commercial Counsel

MISSION

Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases. We are passionate about advancing scientific discoveries to become important medicines for rare disease patients. We are collaborative, creative, and experienced professionals and we’re looking to augment our team with other individuals who embody our values: care, be real, get it done, and have fun, seriously.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Director, Commercial Counsel to support our mission to develop and commercialize transformative therapies for patients with rare diseases. This role reports to the Vice President - Legal and requires a balance of market acumen, strategic thinking and hands-on execution. This position will play a key role in providing comprehensive legal support across our marketing and commercial programs.

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the company’s commercial organization, including promotional material review, commercial effort/program risk assessment, and providing counsel and guidance on advertising, promotional, sales and marketing assessments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including grants and corporate giving, license, payor/government pricing and commercial enablement.
• Help maintain and enhance commercial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide legal support for commercial growth activities, including named patient programs and distribution efforts.
• Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Regulatory, Finance, and HR teams to structure and negotiate agreements aligned with commercial objectives.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks while providing guidance on FDA and OIG regulations and industry codes.

Risk Management & Corporate Support

• Contribute to risk assessments and mitigation strategies across the organization.
• Help manage outside vendor relationships with attention to adherence to industry transparency codes, quality, efficiency, and cost management.
• Help enforce and train on company-wide understanding of privacy laws and regulations as it relates to Company’s commercial footprint, such as the GDPR and CCPA, and assist the VP-Legal with monitoring regulatory changes, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
• Advise the organization on how to comply with privacy laws and regulations, including best practices for data collection, storage, and sharing.

Legal & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to internal stakeholders across departments.
• Provide timely, practical, and solutions-oriented legal advice across a broad range of commercial, corporate, and operational matters.
• Develop scalable legal processes appropriate for a growing global organization.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education /Experience:
• J.D. and licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (active and in good standing).
• 6+ years of relevant legal experience, including meaningful in-house and/or law firm experience supporting life sciences or biopharmaceutical companies.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance frameworks that apply to commercial biopharmaceutical companies.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Understanding of privacy laws and regulations preferred but not required.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Passion for advancing therapies for patients with serious, underserved rare diseases.
• Strategic thinker who is comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity within a growing organization.
• Collaborative and approachable, with the ability to work effectively across functions in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Sound judgment and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Professional presence with the ability to influence without direct authority.

BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $250,000 to $275,000 USD. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to; skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location. Please note that the required compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits unless otherwise provided.

PAY

The salary range for this position is $250,000 to $275,000 USD. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to; skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location. Please note that the required compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits unless otherwise provided.

SCHEDULE

The schedule for this position is hybrid.

COMPANY

Mirim Pharmaceuticals is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability, veteran’s status or any other classification protected by applicable State/Federal/Local laws.

Mirim Pharmaceuticals provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.

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