Commercial Counsel

Biogen

Description
<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-1x2lix0 eu4oa1w0"><div> Job Description <p><b><br> About This Role</b></p> <p> Biogen is seeking an experienced attorney with a strong background in healthcare law to be the lead attorney providing strategic advice on commercial, regulatory and healthcare compliance issues affecting the marketing and sale of one or more of the company’s products and product candidates.</p> <p> This position reports to the Head of Legal for US and will be based at the company’s US commercial headquarters in Weston, MA with a move to Cambridge, MA in January 2024.</p> <p><b> What You'll Do</b></p> <ul> <li> Counseling on laws applicable to pharmaceutical promotion and sales, PhRMA code and promotional practices, risk management and mitigation, general commercial transactional matters and government and managed care contracting support.</li> <li> The position also may have responsibility for related commercial support functions including Patient Services, Patient Advocacy and Social Media.</li> <li> This attorney will serve as a strategic business partner to the respective brand team(s) by providing clear legal advice and practical business-focused solutions enabling the business to achieve its objectives while preserving and protecting the company’s integrity and reputation both in the US and around the globe.</li> </ul> <p><b> Who You Are</b></p> <p> A successful candidate will exhibit superior legal skills together with a proficiency for critical thinking and problem solving in a multi-functional environment.</p> </div> <br> <div> Qualifications <p><b><br> Required Skills</b></p> <ul> <li> 7+ years minimum experience in the bio/pharma life sciences department of a biotech or pharmaceutical company and 10+ years legal experience overall.</li> <li> Strong technical background in the commercialization of pharmaceutical products in the US and globally.</li> <li> Experience with materials review process, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.</li> <li> Strong communication, relationship management, analytical skills, and the ability to work in a matrix organization.</li> <li> Able to work independently and to prioritize multiple demands.</li> <li> Spoken languages: English fluent.</li> </ul> <br> Additional Information <div></div> <p><b><br> Why Biogen?</b></p> <p> Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.</p> <p> At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&amp;I efforts.</p> <p> All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.</p> </div></div>
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Practice Areas
Corporate, Health Care
Specialties
Compliance/Regulatory
Experience
7+ years
Employer Type
In-House