Director/Senior Director, Brand Counsel

Role Summary

Director/Senior Director, Brand Counsel. A personable, practical legal advisor with understanding of the False Claims Act, Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other healthcare laws. Provides high-visibility counsel across the organization to cross-functional teams; develops strong working relationships; fast-paced, business-oriented team player; 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 Karyopharm’s 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

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

Education

• Juris Doctorate