Senior Counsel, Global Commercial Legal - Oncology
AbbVie
August 12, 2026
Remote friendly (Waltham, MA)
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, providing proactive counsel on commercial, regulatory, and operational issues (e.g., new product/indication launches, patient support models, marketing strategies, promotion, scientific exchange, regulatory submissions, managed healthcare contracting).
- Provide substantive legal, regulatory, and compliance advice across Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs (e.g., FDA regulations, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, 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 shifts into actionable guidance.
- Select/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 and meets state licensing requirements.
- 5+ years relevant experience (in-house pharma, nationally recognized law firm life sciences/healthcare, government agency, or combination).
Preferred
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical laws/regulations impacting drug registration and promotion.
- Business acumen; ability to balance legal risk with enterprise outcomes.
- Strong written/verbal communication; translate legal complexity into business clarity.
- Experience handling complex matters with autonomy and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong organization/time management; flexible, creative, resourceful; ability to prioritize multiple priorities.
Location/Work Model
- AbbVie U.S. commercial headquarters in Mettawa, IL or Florham Park, NJ; hybrid (onsite 3+ days/week).
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- Eligible for long-term incentive programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a key legal advisor to cross-functional Oncology teams, providing proactive counsel on commercial, regulatory, and operational issues (e.g., new product/indication launches, patient support models, marketing strategies, promotion, scientific exchange, regulatory submissions, managed healthcare contracting).
- Provide substantive legal, regulatory, and compliance advice across Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs (e.g., FDA regulations, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, 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 shifts into actionable guidance.
- Select/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 and meets state licensing requirements.
- 5+ years relevant experience (in-house pharma, nationally recognized law firm life sciences/healthcare, government agency, or combination).
Preferred
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical laws/regulations impacting drug registration and promotion.
- Business acumen; ability to balance legal risk with enterprise outcomes.
- Strong written/verbal communication; translate legal complexity into business clarity.
- Experience handling complex matters with autonomy and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong organization/time management; flexible, creative, resourceful; ability to prioritize multiple priorities.
Location/Work Model
- AbbVie U.S. commercial headquarters in Mettawa, IL or Florham Park, NJ; hybrid (onsite 3+ days/week).
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- Eligible for long-term incentive programs.