Associate General Counsel, Legal Strategy

Overview

This role involves serving as Associate General Counsel, Legal Strategy, focusing on developing comprehensive legal strategies to influence policy and advance organizational priorities within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. The position requires collaboration with internal experts and external partners to address complex legal challenges creatively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategies and initiatives to navigate pharmaceutical supply chain, regulatory, and access reform in the US.
• Collaborate with various internal functions to develop and assess new strategies supporting organizational objectives in complex areas requiring cross-functional partnership and external environment shaping.
• Determine prioritization, timelines, and resource needs for strategic initiatives and secure internal alignment.
• Drive execution and progress of cross-functional teams.
• Establish and maintain communication lines with internal subject matter experts and key business counterparts to inform and build cohesive strategies.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Good standing with the state bar of the jurisdiction where the office will be located, or ability to obtain licensure there.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, either in a law firm or in-house, with a focus on the pharmaceutical industry.
• Significant industry experience, preferably within a pharmaceutical company or health insurer, with deep knowledge of the US healthcare sector and related laws and regulations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to senior leaders.
• Proven success in solving complex and dynamic problems and proactively shaping the external environment.
• Experience managing high-visibility, high-impact projects with a strategic and collaborative approach.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and manage multiple priorities.
• Skilled in coordinating and facilitating cross-functional efforts and gaining alignment from internal and external stakeholders, with demonstrated effectiveness in matrixed environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• The base pay range for this role is determined in good faith based on job grade and geographic location; actual compensation may vary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave), medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.

Note: Compensation elements such as bonuses, commissions, incentives, and benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

Location

This position is based in the United States or Puerto Rico, with applicable pay disclosure requirements depending on location.