Director/Senior Director, Brand Counsel

Role Summary

Director/Senior Director, Brand Counsel will provide legal advice on healthcare laws and regulations (including the False Claims Act, the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, and the Anti-Kickback Statute), support core business activities, and counsel cross-functional teams. The role offers high visibility across the organization and requires building strong working relationships at all levels. Candidates should have pharmaceutical or life sciences experience, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be a flexible, business-oriented team player. The Brand Counsel reports to the Vice President, Legal & Chief Compliance Officer.

Responsibilities

• Partnering cross-functionally to provide legal advice related to Marketing and Market Access, including brand strategy, promotional materials, and patient support initiatives
• Partnering with Medical Affairs to advise on strategy, scientific exchange, and field medical materials
• Fostering a culture of compliance in interactions with healthcare professionals, including development of policies and delivery of effective training initiatives
• Providing legal advice as a member of cross-functional teams including product development program teams, promotional and medical review committees, and grant and investigator-sponsored trial review committees
• Communicating legal advice to business stakeholders in an authentic and understandable way

Qualifications

• Required: Juris Doctorate and MA Bar admission (or eligibility for in-house counsel admission)
• Required: 8+ years legal experience, including experience advising pharmaceutical or other life sciences clients
• Preferred: In-house pharmaceutical industry experience
• Required: Deep understanding of applicable laws and regulations, particularly the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act
• Required: Experience advising on application of advertising and promotion principles
• Preferred: Experience with state price reporting or privacy matters
• Required: Proven ability to counsel clients effectively
• Required: Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple, conflicting priorities while managing a substantial workload
• Required: Proven ability to execute on complex projects and lead them to successful completion