Senior Counsel, Global Commercial Legal - Oncology

Senior Counsel, Global Commercial Legal (Oncology)

Responsibilities:
- Serve as a key legal advisor to cross-functional Oncology teams on commercial, regulatory, or operational issues (e.g., new product/indication launches, patient support models, marketing strategies, promotion, scientific exchange, regulatory submissions, managed healthcare contracting).
- Provide substantive advice across Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and others on legal, regulatory, and compliance issues 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 shifts into actionable guidance; influence strategic direction.
- Select and direct outside counsel, define objectives, and manage projects.

Qualifications:
Required
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Bar admission in at least one U.S. state and meet licensing requirements for practice.
- 5+ years relevant experience practicing in-house at a pharmaceutical company, at a nationally recognized law firm in life sciences/healthcare, as a government agency attorney, or a 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; ability to translate legal complexity to business clarity.
- Autonomy and cross-functional collaboration on complex matters.
- Strong organization/time management; flexibility and ability to prioritize multiple priorities.
- Hybrid work (onsite 3+ days/week) at Mettawa, IL or Florham Park, NJ.