AVP-Assistant General Counsel-Head of Global Pharmaceutical Capabilities Legal

Role Summary

AVP-Assistant General Counsel – Head of Global Pharmaceutical Capabilities Legal. Lead the legal team providing strategic counseling and legal support to cross-brand commercialization initiatives for the US and globally. Serve as principal legal advisor for Lilly’s Master Brand and Corporate Communications function and oversee a team of 3-5 attorneys supporting enterprise-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a globally focused pharmaceutical commercial capabilities legal team, counseling on cross-brand and cross-geography initiatives, including Global Patient Support Programs and digital enablement projects with promotional implications.
• Provide direct legal support and strategic guidance for master brand strategy, brand partnerships (negotiation, compliance, risk management), and corporate communications.
• Collaborate with Lilly Legal leadership to deliver integrated legal solutions.
• Drive adoption of technology to enhance legal service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Build and extend relationships with internal and external stakeholders, aligning legal support with business objectives.
• Ensure the legal team delivers proactive, business-oriented solutions that enable innovation and growth while managing risk.
• Anticipate and resolve highly complex legal, technical, and business problems using advanced critical thinking and industry expertise.

Responsibilities (continued)

• Drafting, reviewing, and providing guidance on contracts with brand partners or master brand sponsorship agreements.
• Reviewing and advising on internal and external communications for compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and JD degrees; admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state.
• Eligible for admission to the Indiana bar under Indiana Admissions Rules.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience in law firm or in-house at a pharmaceutical/biotech company, with demonstrated expertise in market access.

Skills

• Experience leading global legal teams and supporting cross-brand, cross-geography initiatives.
• Expertise in product development, marketing, distribution, analytics, and pharmaceutical commercialization.
• Ability to influence senior executives, manage complex legal issues, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Experience as a global product attorney or at a pharmaceutical/biotech company preferred.
• Knowledge of anti-kickback statute, FDA promotional laws and regulations, competition law, pricing, reimbursement, and access issues.
• Strong communication, analytical skills, learning agility, and meticulous attention to detail.

Education

• Not specified beyond degrees required.

Additional Requirements

• Some travel required (US and limited international).