Senior Counsel, Global Commercial Legal - Oncology
AbbVie
August 13, 2026
Remote friendly (Florham Park, NJ)
United States
$160,500 - $305,000 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Senior Counsel, Global Commercial Legal — Oncology
Responsibilities
- Serve as key legal advisor to cross-functional Oncology teams on commercial, regulatory, and operational issues (new product/indication launches, patient support models, marketing/promotion, scientific exchange, regulatory submissions, managed healthcare contracting).
- Provide legal guidance across Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and others on FDA regulations and compliance topics (False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act, FCPA, competition law).
- Support legal policy/compliance program and training development.
- Collaborate with internal/external partners to manage risk and resolve disputes.
- Advise on government-related initiatives (e.g., IRA, 340b, PBM reform) and translate legal/regulatory/industry changes into actionable guidance.
- Select/direct outside counsel, define objectives, and manage projects.
- Reports to 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 meet local licensing requirements).
- 5+ years relevant experience (in-house in pharma, life sciences/healthcare law firm, government agency, or combination).
Preferred
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical laws/regulations for drug registration and promotion.
- Strong business acumen; ability to balance legal risk and outcomes.
- Strong written/verbal communication; translate legal complexity to business clarity.
- Experience with complex matters, autonomy, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong organization/time management; flexible/creative/resourceful.
- Hybrid (onsite 3+ days/week) at Mettawa, IL or Florham Park, NJ.
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick); medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) eligibility.
- Eligible for long-term incentive programs.
Responsibilities
- Serve as key legal advisor to cross-functional Oncology teams on commercial, regulatory, and operational issues (new product/indication launches, patient support models, marketing/promotion, scientific exchange, regulatory submissions, managed healthcare contracting).
- Provide legal guidance across Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and others on FDA regulations and compliance topics (False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, OIG guidance, PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act, FCPA, competition law).
- Support legal policy/compliance program and training development.
- Collaborate with internal/external partners to manage risk and resolve disputes.
- Advise on government-related initiatives (e.g., IRA, 340b, PBM reform) and translate legal/regulatory/industry changes into actionable guidance.
- Select/direct outside counsel, define objectives, and manage projects.
- Reports to 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 meet local licensing requirements).
- 5+ years relevant experience (in-house in pharma, life sciences/healthcare law firm, government agency, or combination).
Preferred
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical laws/regulations for drug registration and promotion.
- Strong business acumen; ability to balance legal risk and outcomes.
- Strong written/verbal communication; translate legal complexity to business clarity.
- Experience with complex matters, autonomy, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong organization/time management; flexible/creative/resourceful.
- Hybrid (onsite 3+ days/week) at Mettawa, IL or Florham Park, NJ.
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick); medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) eligibility.
- Eligible for long-term incentive programs.