Vice President, Legal – Lead Commercial Counsel
Zenas BioPharma
September 22, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Waltham, MA)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: Vice President, Legal – Lead Commercial Counsel at a biopharma company preparing for its first U.S. product launch, specifically for obexelimab in IgG4-RD. Responsibilities: serve as strategic legal partner to commercial and medical teams; advise on pre-launch and launch activities including marketing, patient support, market access, and compliance; review promotional content and oversee external counsel; support development of compliance policies and cross-functional legal support; partner with compliance on training and SOPs. Requirements: JD with 12+ years in biopharma legal; deep knowledge of FDA promotional regulations, healthcare laws, and industry codes; experience supporting product launches, particularly first U.S. launches; strong business partnering skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. HighValue: U.S. product launch, autoimmune disease therapeutic area, biologics, strong focus on compliance, FDA regulations, market access, and medical affairs support. WorkSetup: based in Waltham, MA; role involves strategic legal support for commercial and medical functions during critical launch phases.