Senior Counsel, Global Commercial Legal - Oncology
AbbVie
June 30, 2026
Remote friendly (Mettawa, IL)
United States
$160,500 - $305,000 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Senior Counsel, Global Commercial Legal — Oncology
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a key legal advisor to cross-functional Oncology teams on commercial, regulatory, and operational issues (e.g., product/indication launches, patient support models, marketing/promotional strategies, scientific exchange, regulatory submissions, and managed healthcare contracting).
- Provide substantive legal, regulatory, and compliance guidance across Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs, including FDA regulations; False Claims Act; Anti-Kickback Statute; OIG guidance; PhRMA Code; Sunshine Act; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; and competition law.
- Support development/implementation of legal policies, compliance programs, and training.
- Collaborate with internal/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/industry changes into actionable guidance.
- Select and direct outside counsel; define project objectives and manage projects.
- Reports to a Sr. Associate General Counsel, Oncology Lead.
Qualifications:
Required:
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state; meets professional licensing requirements for the state of practice.
- 5+ years of relevant experience (in-house pharmaceutical, nationally recognized life sciences/healthcare law firm, government attorney, or combination).
Preferred:
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical laws/regulations for drug registration and promotion.
- Business acumen; ability to balance legal risk with enterprise outcomes.
- Strong written/verbal communication; translates legal complexity into business clarity.
- Experience with complex matters, autonomy, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong organization/time management; flexibility and ability to manage competing priorities.
Location/Work Model:
- Mettawa, IL or Florham Park, NJ; hybrid (onsite 3+ days/week).
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a key legal advisor to cross-functional Oncology teams on commercial, regulatory, and operational issues (e.g., product/indication launches, patient support models, marketing/promotional strategies, scientific exchange, regulatory submissions, and managed healthcare contracting).
- Provide substantive legal, regulatory, and compliance guidance across Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs, including FDA regulations; False Claims Act; Anti-Kickback Statute; OIG guidance; PhRMA Code; Sunshine Act; Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; and competition law.
- Support development/implementation of legal policies, compliance programs, and training.
- Collaborate with internal/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/industry changes into actionable guidance.
- Select and direct outside counsel; define project objectives and manage projects.
- Reports to a Sr. Associate General Counsel, Oncology Lead.
Qualifications:
Required:
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state; meets professional licensing requirements for the state of practice.
- 5+ years of relevant experience (in-house pharmaceutical, nationally recognized life sciences/healthcare law firm, government attorney, or combination).
Preferred:
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical laws/regulations for drug registration and promotion.
- Business acumen; ability to balance legal risk with enterprise outcomes.
- Strong written/verbal communication; translates legal complexity into business clarity.
- Experience with complex matters, autonomy, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong organization/time management; flexibility and ability to manage competing priorities.
Location/Work Model:
- Mettawa, IL or Florham Park, NJ; hybrid (onsite 3+ days/week).