Senior Counsel, Global Commercial Legal - Immunology
AbbVie
2 months ago
Remote friendly (Mettawa, IL)
United States
Corporate Functions
Senior Counsel, Global Commercial Legal (Immunology)
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a key legal advisor to cross-functional teams in AbbVie’s Immunology business unit on commercial, regulatory, and operational issues, including new product/indication launches, patient support models, marketing strategies, promotion, scientific exchange, regulatory submissions, and managed healthcare contracting.
- Provide substantive advice across Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and others on legal/regulatory/compliance matters, including FDA regulations, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and competition law.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to manage risk, resolve disputes, and influence outcomes.
- Advise on government-related policy initiatives (e.g., IRA, 340b, PBM reform).
- Translate legal, regulatory, and industry changes into actionable guidance.
- Select and direct outside counsel, define project objectives, and manage projects.
- Reports to a Sr. Associate General Counsel, Global Commercial Legal.
Qualifications
Required
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state and meets licensing requirements for the state of practice.
- 4+ years relevant experience in-house (pharma), nationally recognized law firm (life sciences/healthcare), government agency practice, or combination.
Preferred
- Experience advising biopharma/healthcare/life sciences.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical laws/regulations affecting drug registration and promotion.
- Business acumen; ability to balance legal risk with enterprise outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication; ability to translate legal complexity for business.
- Experience handling complex matters with autonomy and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong organization/time management; flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Benefits (as stated)
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k).
- Eligible for short-term incentive programs.
Application instructions
- None stated in the provided text.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a key legal advisor to cross-functional teams in AbbVie’s Immunology business unit on commercial, regulatory, and operational issues, including new product/indication launches, patient support models, marketing strategies, promotion, scientific exchange, regulatory submissions, and managed healthcare contracting.
- Provide substantive advice across Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and others on legal/regulatory/compliance matters, including FDA regulations, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and competition law.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to manage risk, resolve disputes, and influence outcomes.
- Advise on government-related policy initiatives (e.g., IRA, 340b, PBM reform).
- Translate legal, regulatory, and industry changes into actionable guidance.
- Select and direct outside counsel, define project objectives, and manage projects.
- Reports to a Sr. Associate General Counsel, Global Commercial Legal.
Qualifications
Required
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state and meets licensing requirements for the state of practice.
- 4+ years relevant experience in-house (pharma), nationally recognized law firm (life sciences/healthcare), government agency practice, or combination.
Preferred
- Experience advising biopharma/healthcare/life sciences.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical laws/regulations affecting drug registration and promotion.
- Business acumen; ability to balance legal risk with enterprise outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication; ability to translate legal complexity for business.
- Experience handling complex matters with autonomy and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong organization/time management; flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Benefits (as stated)
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k).
- Eligible for short-term incentive programs.
Application instructions
- None stated in the provided text.