Senior Counsel, US Commercial & Medical - Job ID: 1838
Ascendis Pharma
September 03, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Princeton, NJ)
Worldwide
$235,000 - $235,000 USD yearly
Corporate Functions
Role: Senior Counsel, US Commercial & Medical, providing legal oversight on promotional and commercialization activities for biopharmaceutical products. Responsibilities: advise on laws/regulations governing drug advertising, review and negotiate contracts (e.g., HCP agreements, vendor contracts), serve as legal rep on the promotional review committee, ensure compliance with FDA rules, Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, Anti-kickback Statute, and related US healthcare laws; support global medical contracts, grants, and sponsorships. Requirements: JD from an accredited law school, admitted in at least one US jurisdiction, 8+ years in pharma or law firms focusing on drug promotion and commercialization, strong negotiation and strategic skills, excellent communication, ability to build relationships, and up to 20% domestic/international travel. High-Value: focus on US market compliance, promotional review processes, and contractual support for biopharma products. Work setup: based in Princeton with travel; comprehensive compensation and benefits package.